Ferrara (Papal States) ½ Grosso - Gregory XV, 1621 – 1623

Arabesque reverse

Obverse 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) 0.75
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 0.75 g.

Obverse
Bust of pope facing right, wearing skullcap, initials on shoulder. Date at end of legend. (Pope Gregory XV)
Reverse
Inscription in three lines inside beaded circle and arabesque. (Ferrara)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1623  —
1622  —
1621  —

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