© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
Grosso - Urban VIII
1624 year| Silver | 1.45 g | - |
| Issuer | Ferrara (Papal States) |
|---|---|
| Pope | Urban VIII (Urbanus VIII) (1623-1644) |
| Year | 1624 |
| Value | 1 Grosso (0.05) |
| Currency | Scudo (1534-1835) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.45 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#364218 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Saint George on horseback right, attacking dragon with lance. Initials in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
+ S · GEORGIVS · FERRARIAE · PROT · 1624
· TA · B
Unabridged legend:
Sanctus Giorgius Ferrariae Protector
Tommaso Agostino Bellegrandi
Translation:
Saint George, protector of Ferrara
Tommaso and Agostino Bellegrandi (mint officials)
Comment
KM#53 has a variant of the obverse legend.Interesting fact
The Grosso coin minted during the reign of Pope Urban VIII in 1624, from Ferrara (which was part of the Papal States at the time), was made of silver and weighed approximately 1.45 grams.
