Papal States 1 Grosso - Sixtus IV, 1471 – 1484
Information
Country
Papal States
Papal States
Currency
Groschen
(1188 – 1534)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Groschen
Year
1471 – 1484
Ruler
Sixtus IV
(1471–1484)
Composition
Silver (.9442)
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
3.44
Diameter (mm)
25
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Groschen from Papal States. Issued from 1471 to 1484. Struck in Silver (.9442). Measures 25 mm and weighs 3.44 g.
- Obverse
- Semi-oval coat of arms (House of Francesco Della Rovere) with the Tiara and keys of Peter. Legend around. (Pope Sixtus the fourth)
- Reverse
- Saint Paul holding a sword and the Book, to his right, Saint Peter holding in his hands the keys and the Book. Mint of Rome below. (St. Paul, St. Peter)
- Edge
- Plain
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1471-1484) | — |
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