© Numismatica Ranieri
© Numismatica Ranieri
½ Denaro - Commune, House of Bonacolsi ND
| Billon | 0.31 g | 14 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Mantua (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| Lord | Undetermined (House of Bonacolsi) (1272-1328) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1257-1328 |
| Value | ½ Denier (1⁄24) |
| Currency | Grosso Agontano |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 0.31 g |
| Diameter | 14 mm |
| Shape | Concave |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#320510 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Cross pattée dividing legend
Lettering: ⸰ DE MA NT VE
Translation: ... of Mantua
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the rule of the House of Bonacolsi, a powerful family that ruled the Duchy of Mantua in northern Italy for over 700 years. The Bonacolsi were known for their military prowess and their patronage of the arts, and their rule saw the flourishing of Mantua as a center of culture and commerce. The coin itself is made of billon, a type of alloy that was commonly used in medieval Europe for coinage, and weighs only 0.31 grams, making it a small but significant piece of history.