1/2 Grosso - Gregory XV

€1.00
IssuerPapal States
Year1621-1623
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/2 Grosso (1⁄40)
CurrencyScudo (1534-1835)
CompositionSilver (.9167)
Weight0.75 g
Dimensions15 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) MIR#1628, Munt#21-22, Berman#1653
Obverse descriptionBust right, pontificate year below
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringGREGORIVS٠XV٠P٠M٠A٠ ٠II٠
(Translation: Gregory 15th Supreme Pontiff Year 2)
Reverse descriptionRadiant Virgin Mary standing on crescent
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringSVB٠TVVM PRAESIDIVM
(Translation: Under your protection)
EdgePlain
Mint
MintageND (1621-1623)  - PONT٠M (without year) -
ND (1622)  - A. II -
ND (1623)  - A. III -
Catalog ID6762527420
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