© Numismatica Ranieri
© Numismatica Ranieri
1 Grosso Sede Vacante
1758 year| Silver (.9167) | 1.30 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Papal States |
|---|---|
| Camerlengo | Girolamo Colonna di Sciarra (Sede Vacante) (1758) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1758 |
| Value | 1 Grosso (0.05) |
| Currency | Scudo (1534-1835) |
| Composition | Silver (.9167) |
| Weight | 1.30 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#363843 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Radiant dove
Script: Latin
Lettering: VBI · UVLT · SPIRAT ·
Translation: He makes himself heard wherever he wants
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1758 Sede Vacante Grosso from the Papal States is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil and change within the Catholic Church. The coin was issued during the Sede Vacante period, which means "empty seat" in Latin, and refers to the time between the death of a pope and the election of a new one. This particular coin was minted while the Papal States were under the rule of Pope Benedict XIV, who was known for his efforts to reform the Catholic Church and its institutions. Despite the turmoil of the time, the coin remains a valuable and sought-after collector's item due to its rarity and historical significance.
