Como Grosso of 4 denari / ½ grosso - Commune, 1251 – 1255

In the name of Frederick II

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Como Como
Currency Denier
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 1 Grosso
Year 1251 – 1255
Ruler Commune (1178–1327)
Composition Silver
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 1.35
Diameter (mm) 18
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Grosso from Como. Issued from 1251 to 1255. Struck in Silver. Measures 18 mm and weighs 1.35 g.

Obverse
Mind-length, crowned bust of Frederick right, holding fleur-de-lis tipped cross over right shoulder, and holding flower in left hand. (Emperor Frederick)
Reverse
Eagle with wings spread, head left (Como)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
ND (1254-1255) 
ND (1251-1253)  Circle with circumscribed cross

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