1 Grosso (Sede Vacante) 1623 front 1 Grosso (Sede Vacante) 1623 back
1 Grosso (Sede Vacante) 1623 photo
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1 Grosso Sede Vacante

1623 year
Silver 5 g 25 mm
Description
Issuer
Papal States
Camerlengo
Ippolito Aldobrandini (Sede Vacante) (1623)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1623
Value
1 Grosso (0.05)
Currency
Scudo (1534-1835)
Composition
Silver
Weight
5 g
Diameter
25 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#119576
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Radiant Christ standing holding banner.

Script: Latin

Lettering: ???COMIN SVSC PI???

Interesting fact

The 1 Grosso coin from the Papal States, minted in 1623 during the Sede Vacante period, features an intricate design on its reverse side, including an image of the keys of St. Peter and the papal tiara, symbolizing the authority of the Pope.