⅔ Grosso - Francis Maria I della Rovere

€455,230.00
IssuerDuchy of Urbino (Italian States)
Year1508-1538
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value⅔ Grosso
CurrencyGrosso
CompositionSilver
Weight1.25 g
Dimensions20 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) CNI XIII#49/55
Obverse descriptionStanding eagle facing left, toward radiant sun. Legend starts at lower left.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringFRANC MA DVX VRBINI
(Translation: Francis Maria, Duke of Urbino)
Reverse descriptionAt left, Saint Thomas genuflecting and reaching out right to touch the side of Christ, nimbate and extending his right hand above.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringCREDERE TVTIVS
(Translation: Safer to believe.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1508-1538)  - -
Catalog ID9806328840
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