1 Grosso - Paul III ND (1534-1549) front 1 Grosso - Paul III ND (1534-1549) back
1 Grosso - Paul III ND (1534-1549) photo
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1 Grosso - Paul III ND

 
Billon (.333 silver) 1.66 g 23 mm
Description
Issuer
Parma (Papal States)
Pope
Paul III (Paulus III) (1534-1549)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1534-1549
Value
1 Grossetto = 2 Soldi and 6 Denari (0.05)
Currency
Scudo (1534-1835)
Composition
Billon (.333 silver)
Weight
1.66 g
Diameter
23 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#362007
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

The Saint, nimbed, standing facing

Script: Latin

Lettering: DIVO • THOME PARME • PROTE

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Grosso coin from Parma (Papal States) is that it features an image of Pope Paul III on one side, while the other side bears the coat of arms of the Farnese family, who were the ruling family of Parma at the time.