Grosso of 2 soldi "Popolino" scroll type

Features

Issuer Florence (Italian States)
Period Republic of Florence (1115-1532)
Type Standard circulation coin
Year 1296
Value 1 Grosso = 2 Soldi (0.1)
Currency Fiorino (1115-1532)
Composition Silver
Weight 1.8 g
Diameter 21 mm
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
307221
References MIR# 43
Alberto Varesi; 2000. Monete Italiane Regionali / Volume 1. Lombardia, zecche minori (2nd edition). Edizioni Numismatica Varesi, Pavia, Italy.
And 13 more volumes.

Obverse

Florence lily divides legend.

Script: Latin

Lettering: ✠ FLORENTIA

Reverse

Full length figure of St. John the Baptist facing forward, dividing legend. Cross-tipped staff in right hand, and scroll with "ECCE" in left.

Script: Latin

Lettering: ✠ S IOHANNES· B

Translation: St. John the Baptist

Mint

Florence, Italy

Comments

The earliest popolino type is distinguished by the scoll in St. John's right hand.

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Date VG F VF XF AU UNC
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