© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
1 Grosso Paparino - Pietro di Montebruno Sede Vacante ND
| Silver | 1.71 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Viterbo (Papal States) |
|---|---|
| Camerlengo | Pietro di Montebruno (Sede Vacante) (1268-1271) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1268-1271 |
| Value | 1 Groschen (1 Grosso) |
| Currency | Groschen (1188-1534) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.71 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#339792 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Two keys.
Script: Latin
Lettering: + BEATI PETRI
Unabridged legend: Beati Petri
Translation: of Blessed Peter
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Grosso Paparino coin is that it was minted during the Sede Vacante (Vacant See) period, which refers to the time between the death of a Pope and the election of a new one. This coin was minted in Viterbo, which was a city in the Papal States, and it features Pietro di Montebruno, who was a prominent figure during that time. The coin's design and inscriptions reflect the political and religious context of the period, making it a valuable piece for collectors and historians.
