1 Grosso - Alexander VI ANCO

Issuer Ancona (Papal States)
Year 1492-1503
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1 Groschen (1 Grosso)
Currency Groschen (1188-1534)
Composition Silver
Weight 3.3 g
Diameter 27 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Munt#22 , Berman#537 , MIR#526 , CNI XIII#3/5
Obverse description Papal arms with horsehead shaped shield, in solid concentric quadrilobes.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering ⸰ ALEXAИDER ⸰ VI ⸰ POИT ⸰ MAX ⸰
(Translation: Alexander VI, Supreme Pontiff)
Reverse description Saints Paul (left) holding sword and book, and Peter (right) holding keys and book, both nimbate and facing, mintmaster`s symbol between their feet, and place name in exergue.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering ⸰ S ⸰ PAVLVS ⸰ · S · ⸰ PETRVS ⸰ ⸰ ANCO ⸰
(Translation: Saint Paul, Saint peter Ancona)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (1492-1503) - -
Numisquare ID 6068759600
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