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½ Denaro / Medaglia Class C ND
| Silver | 0.4 g | 14 mm |
| Issuer | Genoa › Republic of Genoa (1139-1797) |
|---|---|
| Ruling authority | Commune (1139-1339) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1170-1190 |
| Value | 1 Obol (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Genovino (1139-1528) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.4 g |
| Diameter | 14 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#140504 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Cross within cabled circle, small spike in quadrant 1.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CVNRAD7 REX
Comment
Day et al. (MEC 12, p. 874) assign the type with a small spike or wedge reverse to class C, 1170s-1180s.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Emperor Frederick I, also known as Frederick Barbarossa, who was the Holy Roman Emperor from 1155 to 1190. The coin features an image of the emperor on one side and the Genoese coat of arms on the other, signifying the close relationship between the Holy Roman Empire and the Republic of Genoa during that time.
