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Denaro - Gregory XI ND
| Billon | 0.4 g | 14 mm |
| Issuer | Bologna (Papal States) |
|---|---|
| Pope | Gregory XI (Gregorius XI) (1370-1378) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1370-1378 |
| Value | 1 Denier (1 Picciolo) (1⁄24) |
| Currency | Groschen (1188-1534) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 0.4 g |
| Diameter | 14 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#347513 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Letters P A A P in form of cross with pellet at center.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
✠ GRE · GO · RIVS
P
A · A
P
Translation: Pope Gregory
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Denaro - Gregory XI ND (1370-1378) from Bologna (Papal States) made of Billon weighing 0.4 g is that it was issued during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was minted during the reign of Pope Gregory XI, who was instrumental in the return of the Papacy from Avignon to Rome, marking the end of the Western Schism and the beginning of a new era in the Catholic Church. The coin's design and materials also reflect the economic and political changes of the time, with the use of billon, a copper and silver alloy, being a common practice during this period.