Silver "Grosso" - Frederick II of Hohenstaufen - Holy Roman Empire - 13th century / #M91

Technical features

- Coin dies set, allowing you to mint your historical coins yourself.
- Hardened steel bars, hardness 60-64 HRC. High resistance.
- A set consists of a bar 10cm long, and a bar 8cm long.
- Bars diameter: 25mm.
- Diameter of engraved patterns: 22mm.
- Deep engraving and perfectly crafted designs for optimal results.
- Manufactured in France, on order, and shipped worldwide within 2-4 weeks, from France!

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Historical informations

This silver grosso (20 denari) was struck in Verona under Emperor Frederick II of Hohenstaufen (1218–1250), during the period of imperial control over northern Italy. It reflects the authority of the Holy Roman Empire while also emphasizing the civic identity of Verona through its inscriptions. The design, dominated by a cross dividing the legends, is typical of medieval Italian coinage combining religious symbolism with political power. These coins circulated in a dynamic economic context marked by growing urban autonomy and imperial influence. Today, they illustrate the balance between imperial sovereignty and local city identity in 13th-century Ital