1/2 Grosso - Alexander VII Divided shield

€1.00
IssuerPapal States
Year1655-1667
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/2 Grosso (1⁄40)
CurrencyScudo (1534-1835)
CompositionSilver (.9167)
Weight0.64 g
Dimensions15 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) MIR#1858/1 , Munt#26 , Berman#1911
Obverse descriptionPapal arms, shield divided in four fields
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringALEX٠VII PONT٠MAX
(Translation: Alexander 7th Supreme Pontiff)
Reverse descriptionInscription in five lines, cartouche with knotted ribbon
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringTEMPE RATO SPLEN DEAT VSV
(Translation: Shine for good use)
EdgePlain
Mint
MintageND (1655-1667)  - -
Catalog ID1582431690
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