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1 Grosso - Paul III S. Paul bust ND
| Silver (.9201) | 1.53 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Papal States |
|---|---|
| Pope | Paul III (Paulus III) (1534-1549) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1540-1549 |
| Value | 1 Grosso (0.05) |
| Currency | Scudo (1534-1835) |
| Composition | Silver (.9201) |
| Weight | 1.53 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#362446 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Bust of Saint Paul, nimbed, facing left
Mintmaster's signs below
Script: Latin
Lettering: ·S·PAVLUVS· ALMA·ROMA·
Translation:
Saint Paul
Soulf of Rome
Edge
Plain
Comment
Mintmasters: Castelli and Albizzi, period of activity october 1540 - july 1549Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Grosso - Paul III (S. Paul bust) ND (1540-1549) coin from Papal States is that it features an image of Pope Paul III, who was known for his efforts to reform the Catholic Church and his role in the Council of Trent, which aimed to address the Protestant Reformation.
