© cobrapel (CC BY-NC)
© cobrapel (CC BY-NC)
Groschen - Clement VII ND
| Silver (.9167) | 2.44 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Comtat Venaissin (Papal States) |
|---|---|
| Antipope | Clement VII (Clemens VII) (1378-1394) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1378-1394 |
| Value | 1 Groschen (1⁄20) |
| Currency | Livre Tournois |
| Composition | Silver (.9167) |
| Weight | 2.44 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#339406 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Crossed keys.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SANCTVS PETRVS ET PAVLVS
Translation: St. Peter and St. Paul.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Groschen coin is that it was minted during the reign of Pope Clement VII, who was known for his controversial decision to move the Papal States' capital from Rome to Avignon, France, in 1309. This move, known as the "Babylonian Captivity," lasted for over a century and had significant political and religious implications for the Catholic Church. Despite this, the coin still bears the name "Comtat Venaissin" (Venaissin County), indicating that it was minted in the Papal States' territory in southern France.
