© H. D. Rauch
© H. D. Rauch
Grosso of 2 soldi "Carrarino" - Francis II ND
| Silver | 0.95 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Lordship of Padova (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| Lord | Francis II the Younger (Francesco II da Carrara) (1388-1405) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1390-1405 |
| Value | Grosso of 2 soldi (24) |
| Currency | Denier |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.95 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#416412 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Saint Prosdocimus, standing facing with segmented halo, holding crozier in left hand and right hand raised in blessing, flanked by sigile of mint official.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering:
⸰ S ⵓ PROSDOCIMVS ⸰
P
Lettering (regular font):
⸰ S ⵓ PROSDOCIMVS ⸰
P
Unabridged legend: Santus Prosdocimus
Translation: Saint Prosdocimo
Edge
Plain
Comment
The carrarino of Francis II is differentiated from that of his father by the initials F I reverse. Variants from the main photo with the letter I flanked by an annulet on each side are common.
The type is known with several sigile including:
P - main photos
3 - (an uncial Z)
© V.L. Nummus
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Grosso of 2 soldi "Carrarino" is that it was minted during the reign of Francis II, who was the last ruler of the Carrara dynasty, a powerful family that ruled the Lordship of Padova for over a century. The coin's design features the image of Francis II on one side and the Padovan coat of arms on the other, symbolizing the authority and power of the ruling family. Despite its small denomination, the coin was made of silver, indicating the wealth and prosperity of the Lordship of Padova during this time.
