Comtat Venaissin ½ Groschen - Paul IV, 1555 – 1559
Alexander Farnese Legate
Information
Country
Comtat Venaissin
Comtat Venaissin
Currency
Livre Tournois
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
½ Groschen
Year
1555 – 1559
Ruler
Paul IV (Paulus IV)
(1555–1559)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
0.83
Diameter (mm)
20
Demonetized
Yes
Description
½ Groschen from Comtat Venaissin. Issued from 1555 to 1559. Struck in Silver. Measures 20 mm and weighs 0.83 g.
- Obverse
- Paul seated facing on throne, raising hand in benediction and holding cruciform staff. (Pope Paul the Fourth)
- Reverse
- Large cross with crossed keys in angles. (Alexander Farnese Legate Avignon)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1555-1559) | — |
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