© Numismatica Ranieri
© Numismatica Ranieri
Grosso - Paul III ND
| Billon (.333 silver) | 1.83 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Piacenza (Papal States) |
|---|---|
| Pope | Paul III (Paulus III) (1534-1549) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1534-1549 |
| Value | 1 Grosso (0.05) |
| Currency | Scudo (1534-1835) |
| Composition | Billon (.333 silver) |
| Weight | 1.83 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#428983 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Bust of Saint Savinus facing, mitered and nimbate, holding crozier in left hand, right hand raised in blessing.
Script: Latin
Lettering: S • SAVINVS • II • EPS • PLACENTIAE
Translation: Saint Savinus 2nd Bishop of Piacenza
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Grosso - Paul III ND (1534-1549) coin from Piacenza (Papal States) is that it features a unique design element - a small shield with the letters "S.P.Q.R." (Senatus Populusque Romanus) on the reverse side, which signifies the coin's origin from the Roman Senate and People.
