Comtat Venaissin ½ Groschen - Pius V, 1566 – 1572
Charles of Bourbon Legate
Information
Country
Comtat Venaissin
Comtat Venaissin
Currency
Livre Tournois
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
½ Groschen
Year
1566 – 1572
Rulers
Charles X (claimant)
(1589–1590)
, Pius V
(1566–1572)
Composition
Billon
Shape
Round (irregular)
Weight (g)
0.99
Diameter (mm)
18
Demonetized
Yes
Description
½ Groschen from Comtat Venaissin. Issued from 1566 to 1572. Struck in Billon. Measures 18 mm and weighs 0.99 g.
- Obverse
- Pope sitting on his throne, holding a long cross dividing legend. (Pius V great pontiff.)
- Reverse
- Cross with keys in each quarter. (Charles, cardinal of Bourbon, legate of Avignon.)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1566-1572) | — |
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