© Numismatica Varesi
© Numismatica Varesi
2 Grossi Saint under arch ND
| Silver | 1.35 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Pavia (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| Period | Commune (1160-1359) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1323-1339 |
| Value | 2 Grosso (1⁄20) |
| Currency | Lira |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.35 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#400361 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Saint Syr standing, nimbate, holding crozier, beneath triple arch.
Script: Latin
Lettering: · SANT' · · SIRV' ·
Unabridged legend: Santus Syrus
Translation: Saint Syr (Cyr)
Comment
According to MEC XII (discussion p.519-523 and Table 50), the Saint Cyr type with low weight dates to the last coinage struck in Pavia as an autonomous commune.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Saint Augustine of Hippo, a prominent Christian theologian and philosopher, under an arch on the obverse side. This design was a common feature of coins issued during the reign of Emperor Louis IV, also known as Louis the Bavarian, who ruled the Holy Roman Empire from 1323 to 1339. The coin's design and the use of silver as its material reflect the cultural and religious influences of the time.