Ferrara (Papal States) ½ Grosso - Gregory XV, 1621 – 1623
Wreath reverse
Information
Country
Ferrara (Papal States)
Ferrara (Papal States)
Currency
Scudo
(1534 – 1835)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
½ Grosso
Year
1621 – 1623
Ruler
Gregory XV (Gregorius XV)
(1621–1623)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
0.7
Diameter (mm)
17
Demonetized
Yes
Description
½ Grosso from Ferrara (Papal States). Issued from 1621 to 1623. Struck in Silver. Measures 17 mm and weighs 0.7 g.
- Obverse
- Bust of pope facing right, wearing skullcap. Date (if present) below bust. (Pope Gregory XV)
- Reverse
- Inscription in three lines inside beaded circle and wreath. (Ferrara)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1623 | — | |||
| 1622 | — | |||
| 1621 | — | |||
| ND (1621-1623) | — |
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