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1 Grosso - Sixtus IV ND
| Silver (.9442) | 3.44 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Papal States |
|---|---|
| Pope | Sixtus IV (1471-1484) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1471-1484 |
| Value | 1 Groschen (1 Grosso) |
| Currency | Groschen (1188-1534) |
| Composition | Silver (.9442) |
| Weight | 3.44 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#193951 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Saint Paul holding a sword and the Book, to his right, Saint Peter holding in his hands the keys and the Book.
Mint of Rome below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
٠S٠PAVLVS٠ °٠S٠° °٠PETRVS٠
٠ ROMA٠
Translation: St. Paul, St. Peter
Edge
Plain
Comment
Varities exist in presence or absence of roses (sign for mint master Pier Paolo della Zecca) in the reverse.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Grosso - Sixtus IV ND (1471-1484) coin from Papal States is that it features a unique design element - a small shield with the letters "S.P.Q.R." (Senatus Populusque Romanus) which represents the Roman Senate and People. This symbol was added to the coin to signify the Pope's authority as the spiritual leader of the Roman Catholic Church and his connection to the ancient Roman Empire.
