Description
Italy, Papal State. Alessandro VI (1492-1503). Grosso Roma - Rodrigo Borgia (Valencia). Rara
Silver - Ungraded
Alexander VI (Játiva, Valencia 1431-Rome 1503) Groso. Mint of Rome. Silver weight: 3.2 g. Rare.
The 'Black Legend of the Borgias' assures that Rodrigo Borgia becoming Pope caused great unpleasantness among the population
On 6 August 1502, Alexander VI and his son, Cesar Borgia, hold a feast on the countryside residence of cardinal Adriano da Corneto, accompanied by others. Several days after all of them became gravely ill; Cesar being young allowed him to overcome the illness, but Pope Alexander died
Lot details
- Country/province
- Italy, Papal State
- Ruler
- Alessandro VI (1492-1503)
- Denomination
- Grosso
- Year/Period and Variation
- Roma - Rodrigo Borgia (Valencia). Rara
- Precious metal
- Silver
- Condition
- Ungraded