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1 Picciolo - John XXII ND
| Billon | 0.53 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Macerata (Papal States) |
|---|---|
| Pope | John XXII (Ioannes XXII) (1316-1334) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1316-1334 |
| Value | 1 Denier (1 Picciolo) (1⁄24) |
| Currency | Groschen (1188-1534) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 0.53 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#320452 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
D V S on field around a dot.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
✠ •VICESIMV •SEC •
DVS
Unabridged legend: Vicesimvs Secvndvs
Translation: Twentysecond
Comment
Variations in legend punctuation exist.Interesting fact
The 1 Picciolo coin from Macerata (Papal States) made of Billon and weighing 0.53g is interesting because it was issued during the reign of Pope John XXII (1316-1334), who was known for his efforts to reform the Catholic Church and his controversial views on the Beatific Vision.
