Comtat Venaissin ½ Groschen - Jules III, 1550 – 1555
Alexandre Farnèse Legate
Information
Country
Comtat Venaissin
Comtat Venaissin
Currency
Livre Tournois
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
½ Groschen
Year
1550 – 1555
Rulers
Julius III (Iulius III)
(1550–1555)
, Alessandro Farnese
(1541–1565)
Composition
Billon
Shape
Round (irregular)
Weight (g)
0.99
Diameter (mm)
19.9
Demonetized
Yes
Description
½ Groschen from Comtat Venaissin. Issued from 1550 to 1555. Struck in Billon. Measures 19.9 mm and weighs 0.99 g.
- Obverse
- Pope sitting on his throne, holding a long cross dividing legend. (Jules III great pontiff.)
- Reverse
- Cross with keys in each quarter. (Alexandre Farnese Cardinal Legate of Avignon.)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1550-1555) | — |
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