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| Issuer | Papal States |
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| Year | 1300-1350 |
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| Value | 1 Groschen (1 Grosso) |
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| Obverse description | A lion passant to the right occupies the central field, rendered in a bold medieval style characteristic of Roman senatorial coinage. The lion bears a small cross above its head and stands over a shield or cartouche device in the lower field. The design is enclosed within a plain inner circle, with the circular legend +SENATVS: P OPVLVS:Q:R: running along the outer border, referencing the Senate and People of Rome. |
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| Reverse description | A crowned enthroned figure, interpreted as Roma or a senator, is depicted facing front in a hieratic style, seated on a throne flanked by two small lions or supporters at the sides. The figure wears an elaborate crown and holds symbols of authority. The composition is framed within a beaded inner circle, with the circular legend +ROMA: CAPVD: MVNDI:*: running along the outer border, proclaiming Rome as the capital of the world. |
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| Edge | Plain |
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