Grosso of Frederick I, Holy Roman Emperor from Pisa Artist: Unknown
Mint: Pisa (Italy)
Ruler: Frederick I, Holy Roman Emperor, German, 1122–1190, ruled 1152–90

Medium

Silver

Dimensions

1.70 g, 2:00, 18.9 mm

Credit Line

Transfer from the Yale University Library, Numismatic Collection, 2001

Accession Number

2001.87.33911

Culture
Period

12th–14th century

Classification
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Numismatics

Obverse Description

Obverse Description: "IMPERATOR" Cross patte in line with the text. "F" surround by 4 flowers in the middle.

Reverse Description

Reverse Description: Enthroned Madonna and Child. "S'MAR.D.PISIS" Cross pattee in line with the text.
Provenance

Provenance

Yale University Library, New Haven, Conn., 1961–2001; Yale University Art Gallery, New Haven, Conn.
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Additional information

Object/Work type

coins, grossi, money

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