1 Grosso - Paul II ND (1464-1471) front 1 Grosso - Paul II ND (1464-1471) back
1 Grosso - Paul II ND (1464-1471) photo
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1 Grosso - Paul II ND

 
Silver 3 g 26 mm
Description
Issuer
Ancona (Papal States)
Pope
Paul II (Paulus II) (1464-1471)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1464-1471
Value
1 Groschen (1 Grosso)
Currency
Groschen (1188-1534)
Composition
Silver
Weight
3 g
Diameter
26 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#117699
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Two saints standing, one holding keys, one holding sword, f in circle below.

Script: Latin (uncial)

Lettering: S PAVLV S·S ·PETRV S

Lettering (regular font): S PAVLV S·S ·PETRV S

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Grosso coin from Ancona (Papal States) made of Silver weighing 3g is that it was minted during the reign of Pope Paul II (1464-1471) and features an image of the Pope on one side and the coat of arms of Ancona on the other.