© Carlos Viegas
© Carlos Viegas
1 Grosso - Ferdinando Carlo ND
| Billon | 3.78 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Montferrat (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Ferdinand Charles Gonzaga (1665-1708) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1669-1708 |
| Value | 1 Grosso (1⁄12) |
| Currency | Fiorino |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 3.78 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#113396 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
Large Jerusalem cross with 4 crosses in quarters
Script: Latin
Lettering: ET MONTIS FERRATI VIII
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Grosso coin from Montferrat (Italian States) is that it features an image of Ferdinando Carlo, the Duke of Montferrat, on one side, and the coat of arms of the House of Savoy on the other. This coin was minted during Ferdinando Carlo's reign from 1669 to 1708 and was made of Billon, a type of alloy that is composed of a mixture of metals, typically copper, silver, and sometimes gold. The coin weighs 3.78 grams and is considered a standard circulation coin, meaning it was widely used in everyday transactions during its time.
