© Éditions V. Gadoury
© Éditions V. Gadoury
Grosso - John XXII ND
| Silver | 2.18 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Macerata (Papal States) |
|---|---|
| Pope | John XXII (Ioannes XXII) (1316-1334) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1316-1334 |
| Value | 1 Groschen (1 Grosso) |
| Currency | Groschen (1188-1534) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.18 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#370774 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Cross.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SALVE٠SCA٠CRUX
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Grosso coin from Macerata (Papal States) made of Silver weighing 2.18g is that it was issued during the reign of Pope John XXII, who was the second Pope to reside in Avignon, France, rather than in Rome. This period, known as the "Babylonian Captivity," lasted from 1309 to 1377 and had a significant impact on the Catholic Church and European politics. The coin's design and minting process may have been influenced by the political and economic conditions of the time.
