1/2 Groschen - Paul IV Alexander Farnese Legate

€1.00
IssuerComtat Venaissin
Year1555-1559
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/2 Groschen (1⁄40)
CurrencyLivre Tournois
CompositionSilver
Weight0.83 g
Dimensions20 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Munt#46, Berman#1056, MIR#1035
Obverse descriptionPaul seated facing on throne, raising hand in benediction and holding cruciform staff.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringPAVLVS PP QVARTVS
(Translation: Pope Paul the Fourth)
Reverse descriptionLarge cross with crossed keys in angles.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringALEX FAR C LEG AVE
(Translation: Alexander Farnese Legate Avignon)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1555-1559)  - -
Catalog ID5483511560
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