Bolognino Grosso - Urban V ND (1362-1370) front Bolognino Grosso - Urban V ND (1362-1370) back
Bolognino Grosso - Urban V ND (1362-1370) photo
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Bolognino Grosso - Urban V ND

 
Silver 1.3 g 18 mm
Description
Issuer
Bologna (Papal States)
Pope
Urban V (Urbanus V) (1362-1370)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1362-1370
Value
1 Grosso (0.05)
Currency
Scudo (1534-1835)
Composition
Silver
Weight
1.3 g
Diameter
18 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#347509
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Large gothic A surrounded by four pellets. Legend starts with Grimoard arms.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
✠ · BO · NO · NI ·
A

Translation: Bologna

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Bolognino Grosso - Urban V ND (1362-1370) coin is that it was minted during the reign of Pope Urban V, who was known for his efforts to reform the Catholic Church and restore the papacy's power and influence. Despite being a standard circulation coin, it was made of silver, which was a valuable and prestigious metal at the time, reflecting the wealth and status of the Papal States.