© Éditions V. Gadoury
© Éditions V. Gadoury
Groschen - Martin V ND
| Billon | 1.93 g | 22.8 mm |
| Issuer | Comtat Venaissin (Papal States) |
|---|---|
| Pope | Martin V (Martinus V) (1417-1431) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1417-1431 |
| Value | 1 Groschen (1⁄20) |
| Currency | Livre Tournois |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 1.93 g |
| Diameter | 22.8 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#268173 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Two keys crossed in saltire; crowned column above.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✠ SANTVS: PETRVS: ET: PAVLVS:
Translation: Saints Peter and Paul.
Comment
On reverse crowned column can be missing (ref. Berman 286, Muntoni 33, MIR 285/2)© Numismatica Picena
Interesting fact
The Groschen coin from Comtat Venaissin (Papal States) minted during the reign of Martin V (1417-1431) is interesting because it was made of Billon, a metal alloy that was commonly used in the Middle Ages for coinage. Billon is a mixture of silver and other metals, usually copper, tin, or lead. The use of Billon in coinage was a way to stretch the limited supply of silver while still maintaining the value of the coin. The fact that this coin was made of Billon and weighed 1.93g suggests that it was a lower denomination coin, intended for everyday transactions.
