© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
Groschen - Francis of Conzie Sede Vacante ND
| Silver | 1.9 g | 22.9 mm |
| Issuer | Comtat Venaissin (Papal States) |
|---|---|
| Camerlengo | Francis of Conzie (Sede Vacante) (1415-1417) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Years | 1415-1417 |
| Value | 1 Groschen (1⁄20) |
| Currency | Livre Tournois |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.9 g |
| Diameter | 22.9 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#334011 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
The pope seated on a lion-headed throne, holding a large cross cutting across the legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SEDE : VACANTE
Translation: Vacant seat.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great political and religious upheaval in Europe, particularly within the Papal States. The coin was issued during the Sede Vacante period, which means "empty seat" in Latin, referring to the period between the death of a pope and the election of a new one. This was a time of great instability and power struggles within the Church, and the issuance of this coin may have been a way for the Comtat Venaissin to assert its independence and authority during this period.
