Grosso - Paul III

Issuer Piacenza (Papal States)
Year 1534-1549
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1 Grosso (0.05)
Currency Scudo (1534-1835)
Composition Billon (.333 silver)
Weight 1.83 g
Diameter 22 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Munt#180-181 , Berman#972 , MIR#960/1-6
Obverse description Papal tiara, ribbon with inscription beneath.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering PAVLVS III PONT MAX PLAC` D PLACENTIE
(Translation: Paul III Supreme Pontiff and Lord of Piacenza Piacenza)
Reverse description Bust of Saint Savinus facing, mitered and nimbate, holding crozier in left hand, right hand raised in blessing.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering S * SAVINVS * II * EPS * PLACENTIAE
(Translation: Saint Savinus 2nd Bishop of Piacenza)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (1534-1549) - -
Numisquare ID 1743320150
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