© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
Grosso - Benedict XII ND
| Silver (.85416) | 1.26 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Macerata (Papal States) |
|---|---|
| Pope | Benedict XII (Benedictus XII) (1334-1342) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1334-1342 |
| Value | 1 Groschen (1 Grosso) |
| Currency | Groschen (1188-1534) |
| Composition | Silver (.85416) |
| Weight | 1.26 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#300487 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Cross.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✠ · PP DVODECIMO ·
Translation: ... XII, Pontiff of Pontiffs.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Grosso coin is that it was issued during the reign of Pope Benedict XII, who was known for his efforts to reform the Catholic Church and promote financial stability within the Papal States. Despite being made of silver, the coin was not minted with a high level of purity, as it contains only 85.416% silver. This suggests that the coin may have been minted using a lower quality of silver, which could have been due to a variety of factors such as limited resources or economic constraints.
