1/2 Grosso - Gregory XV Arabesque reverse

Issuer Ferrara (Papal States)
Year 1621-1623
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1/2 Grosso (1⁄40)
Currency Scudo (1534-1835)
Composition Silver
Weight 0.75 g
Diameter 17 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#35, Munt#48, Munt#49, MIR#1647
Obverse description Bust of pope facing right, wearing skullcap, initials on shoulder. Date at end of legend.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering GREGORIVS · XV · P · MAX · 1622 · B
(Translation: Pope Gregory XV)
Reverse description Inscription in three lines inside beaded circle and arabesque.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering ✤ FER RARI Æ
(Translation: Ferrara)
Edge
Mint
Mintage 1621 - -
1622 - -
1623 - -
Numisquare ID 3801721340
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