1 Grosso (Ragusa-Bosnia type) ND front 1 Grosso (Ragusa-Bosnia type) ND back
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1 Grosso (Ragusa-Bosnia type) ND

 
Silver 1.27 g 18.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Republic of Ragusa (Croatian States)
Period
Republic (1294-1803)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Value
1 Grosso (1⁄60)
Currency
Tallero (1294-1803)
Composition
Silver
Weight
1.27 g
Diameter
18.5 mm
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#129945
Rarity index
93%

Reverse

St. Blase standing facing. Lettering around.

Lettering: SBLASIV S RAGVSII

Comment

Lettering variations:
・Obverse:
BAN - STEPAN, BANS - TEPAN, BANBS - NSSTEPAN, BANBS - NSTEPAN, BAN - STEPA
・Reverse:
SBLASI - VS RACS, SBLASI - VS RAGVSI, SBLAS - IVS, S. BLA - SIVS, S. BL - AVIVS, S. BLA - SIVS

Some variations also have letter S lying to the left. Lettering can start of the left or on the right on both sides.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Grosso (Ragusa-Bosnia type) coin from the Republic of Ragusa (Croatian States) is that it was used as a form of currency in the 14th century, specifically between 1322 and 1358. It was made of silver and weighed 1.27 grams, making it a valuable and durable coin for its time. Despite its age, some of these coins have been well-preserved and are still highly sought after by collectors today.