Papal States Groschen - Roman Senate, 1268 – 1278

Charles I of Anjou; shield

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Papal States Papal States
Currency Groschen (1188 – 1534)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 1 Groschen
Year 1268 – 1278
Rulers Charles I of Anjou (1266–1282) , Roman Senate (1184–1439)
Composition Silver
Shape Round (irregular)
Alignment Variable alignment ↺
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 3.39
Diameter (mm) 24
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Groschen from Papal States. Issued from 1268 to 1278. Struck in Silver. Measures 24 mm and weighs 3.39 g.

Obverse
Lion advancing left; coat-of-arms above. (Charles; to the Senate and People of Rome.)
Reverse
Roma enthroned facing, holding globus and palm frond. (Rome, head of the world.)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
ND (1268-1278) 

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