1 Soldino - Leo X (Anonymous) ND (1513-1521) front 1 Soldino - Leo X (Anonymous) ND (1513-1521) back
1 Soldino - Leo X (Anonymous) ND (1513-1521) photo
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1 Soldino - Leo X Anonymous ND

 
Silver 0.4 g 14 mm
Description
Issuer
Perugia (Papal States)
Pope
Leo X (1513-1521)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1513-1521
Value
½ Groschen (½ Grosso)
Currency
Groschen (1188-1534)
Composition
Silver
Weight
0.4 g
Diameter
14 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#429337
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Cross with pine cone tips.

Script: Latin

Lettering: ⋆ S ⋆ HERCVLANVS

Translation: Saint Herculanus

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Soldino - Leo X (Anonymous) ND (1513-1521) coin from Perugia (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 used during the Renaissance period to signify the revival of classical culture and the connection between the Roman Empire and the Papal States.