1 Grosso - Giovan Antonio Falletti ND (1520-1554) front 1 Grosso - Giovan Antonio Falletti ND (1520-1554) back
1 Grosso - Giovan Antonio Falletti ND (1520-1554) photo
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1 Grosso - Giovan Antonio Falletti ND

 
Silver 1.47 g 23 mm
Description
Issuer
County of Benevello (Italian States)
Count
Giovanni Antonio Falletti (1520-1554)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1520-1554
Value
1 Grosso
Composition
Silver
Weight
1.47 g
Diameter
23 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#234702
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Saint Peter with cross.

Lettering: S • KIRIACVS · EPS ·

Comment

Imitation of a grosso from Ancona.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Grosso coin from the County of Benevello is that it features an image of Saint Bernardino of Siena, a prominent Italian saint and Franciscan friar, on its reverse side.