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1 Giulio - Leo X Lion of Judah
| Issuer | Papal States |
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| Year | 1513-1521 |
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| Currency | Groschen (1188-1534) |
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| Obverse lettering | ·PONT·M·S· P·S ·P·LEO·X· |
| Reverse description | The reverse presents a majestic lion passant to the right, a direct allusion to the Apocalyptic Lion of Judah and a play on the name Leo X, resting one forepaw on a sphere or orb. The lion is rendered in bold relief with a full flowing mane, conveying regal power in the Renaissance manner. The exergue bears the mint name ROMA, identifying the Rome mint as the place of production. The surrounding circular legend VICIT·LEO·DE·TRIBV·IVDA references Revelation 5:5, 'The Lion of the tribe of Judah has prevailed,' serving as both a papal motto and a personal emblem of Leo X. A small mintmaster's mark appears below the exergual line. |
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| Mintage | ND (1513-1521) |
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