1/2 Grosso - Gregory XV Arabesque reverse

€364,086.00
IssuerFerrara (Papal States)
Year1621-1623
TypeStandard circulation coins
Value1/2 Grosso (1⁄40)
CurrencyScudo (1534-1835)
CompositionSilver
Weight0.75 g
Dimensions17 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#35, Munt#48, Munt#49, MIR#1647
Obverse descriptionBust of pope facing right, wearing skullcap, initials on shoulder. Date at end of legend.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringGREGORIVS · XV · P · MAX · 1622 · B
(Translation: Pope Gregory XV)
Reverse descriptionInscription in three lines inside beaded circle and arabesque.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering✤ FER RARI Æ
(Translation: Ferrara)
Edge
Mint
Mintage1621  - -
1622  - -
1623  - -
Catalog ID3801721340
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