Brescia Grosso, 1298 – 1308

Three saints

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Brescia Brescia
Currency Grosso (1186 – 1441)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination Grosso
Year 1298 – 1308
Ruler Berardo Maggi (1298–1308)
Composition Silver
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 2.1
Diameter (mm) 22
Demonetized Yes

Description

Grosso from Brescia. Issued from 1298 to 1308. Struck in Silver. Measures 22 mm and weighs 2.1 g.

Obverse
Saint Apolonius enthroned, mitered and nimbate, holding crozier in left hand, and raising right hand in blessing (Saint Apolonius of Brescia)
Reverse
Standing, nimbate figures of Saint Jovita (left) holding book and long cross, and Saint Faustinus (right) with hand raised in blessing (Saint Jovita, Saint Faustinus)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
ND (1298-1308) 

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