Papal States 1 Grosso - Urban VIII, 1627 – 1628

Radiant Madonna

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Papal States Papal States
Currency Scudo (1534 – 1835)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 1 Grosso
Year 1627 – 1628
Ruler Urban VIII (Urbanus VIII) (1623–1644)
Composition Silver (.9167)
Shape Round (irregular)
Alignment Medal alignment ↑↑
Weight (g) 0.9
Diameter (mm) 18.5
Thickness (mm) 0.3
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Grosso from Papal States. Issued from 1627 to 1628. Struck in Silver (.9167). Measures 18.5 mm and weighs 0.9 g.

Obverse
Urban VIII coat of arms, legend around. (Urban 8th The Greatest Priest.
Year 6.)
Reverse
Radiant Virgin Mary standing on crescent, legend around. (Under your protection.)
Edge
Plain.

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
ND (1628)  —
ND (1628)  — A. VII
ND (1627)  — A. VI

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