Papal States 1 Grosso - Sixtus IV, 1471 – 1484

Obverse Reverse

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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