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Grosso of 2 soldi "Carrarino" - Francis I ND
| Silver (.930) | 0.95 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Lordship of Padova (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| Lord | Francis I the Old (1350-1388) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1355-1378 |
| Value | Grosso of 2 soldi (24) |
| Currency | Denier |
| Composition | Silver (.930) |
| Weight | 0.95 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#416391 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Saint Prosdocimus, standing facing with linear halo, holding crozier in left hand and right hand raised in blessing, flanked by sigile.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering:
⊚ S • PROSDOCIMVS •
n I
Lettering (regular font):
⊚ S • PROSDOCIMVS •
N I
Unabridged legend: Santus Prosdocimus
Translation: Saint Prosdocimo
Edge
Plain
Comment
Day et al. in MEC 12 (p. 598-601) divide Francis I's coinage in three periods, placing this type in the first period, 1355-1378.
The type is known with four sigile:
nI (MEC 12 #922) - main photos
P (MEC 12 #923)
BZ (MEC 12 #924)
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B (MEC 12 #925
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Grosso of 2 soldi "Carrarino" is that it was minted during the reign of Francis I, who was the first ruler of the House of Carrara, a powerful family that ruled the Lordship of Padova in the 14th century. The coin's design features the image of Francis I on one side and the Padovan coat of arms on the other, symbolizing the authority and power of the ruling family.
