Ferrara (Papal States) Grosso - Urban VIII, 1624
Information
Country
Ferrara (Papal States)
Ferrara (Papal States)
Currency
Scudo
(1534 – 1835)
Denomination
1 Grosso
Year
1624
Ruler
Urban VIII (Urbanus VIII)
(1623–1644)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Weight (g)
1.45
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Grosso from Ferrara (Papal States). Issued in 1624. Struck in Silver. Measures 0 mm and weighs 1.45 g.
- Obverse
- Barberino family coat of arms topped with crossed keys and Papal tiara. (Pope Urban VIII Barberino)
- Reverse
- Saint George on horseback right, attacking dragon with lance. Initials in exergue. (Saint George, protector of Ferrara Tommaso and Agostino Bellegrandi (mint officials))
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1624 | — | TAB |
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