1 Grosso - Pius IV (St. Peter standing) ND (1559-1565) front 1 Grosso - Pius IV (St. Peter standing) ND (1559-1565) back
1 Grosso - Pius IV (St. Peter standing) ND (1559-1565) photo
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1 Grosso - Pius IV St. Peter standing ND

 
Silver 1.60 g 23 mm
Description
Issuer
Papal States
Pope
Pius IV (1559-1565)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1559-1565
Value
1 Grosso (0.05)
Currency
Scudo (1534-1835)
Composition
Silver
Weight
1.60 g
Diameter
23 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#371141
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Saint standing holding keys and closed book.

Script: Latin

Lettering: ·ALMA·ROMA· S·PETRVS·

Translation:
St. Peter
Soulf Rome

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Grosso - Pius IV (St. Peter standing) ND (1559-1565) coin from Papal States is that it features an image of St. Peter standing, which is a rare design element for coins of that time period. Most coins from the 16th century depicted rulers or other religious figures seated or in profile, so the image of St. Peter standing gives this coin a unique and distinctive look. Additionally, the coin's silver content and relatively low weight make it a valuable and sought-after collector's item among numismatists.