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1 Grosso - Paul V
1615 year| Silver (.9167) | 1.41 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Papal States |
|---|---|
| Pope | Paul V (Paulus V) (1605-1621) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1615 |
| Value | 1 Grosso (0.05) |
| Currency | Scudo (1534-1835) |
| Composition | Silver (.9167) |
| Weight | 1.41 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#88794 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
St. Paul standing facing, resting sword on ground with right hand and holding book in left; coat-of-arms to lower right.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ·S·PAVLV S·ALMA·ROMA
Translation:
Saint Paul
Soul Rome
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 1 Grosso coin from the Papal States, minted during the reign of Pope Paul V in 1615, features an interesting fact. Despite being made of silver, the coin was not minted using the traditional method of striking the metal between two dies. Instead, it was produced using a process called "fusion," where a small amount of silver was melted and then poured into a mold to create the desired shape. This unique production method was used to create a limited number of coins during this time period, making the 1 Grosso coin a rare and interesting collector's item.
