Paolo (coin)

Pope Paul III (1534–1549)
Farnese coat of arms inside rococo frame surmounted by decussate keys and tiara. Around PAVLVS•III• •PONT•MAX• Saint Paul standing in front, holding a sword pointed upwards. Around S•PAVLVS•(mint mark)• •ALMA•ROMA
AR Paolo (3,85 g). Mint of Rome

The Paolo or Paulo was a pontifical coin; this name was given to the giulio by 2 grossi when in 1540 Pope Paul III (hence its name) made it increase its silver content to 3.85 g.

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