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¼ grosso - Anonyme Fieschi (Crevacuore) ND
| Billon | 1.31 g | - |
| Issuer | Masserano (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | ¼ Grosso |
| Currency | Soldo (1154-1667) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 1.31 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#435332 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
(fr) Légende circulaire entourée de grènetis, croix ornée et fleurie.
Script: Latin
Lettering: AVE • CRVX • SANTA • ET • B
Comment
(fr)Crevacuore était le fief des Fieschi dans la région de Biella. En raison de la difficulté de distinguer les monnaies frappées dans ce pays de celles frappées à Messerano, qui était leur principal atelier, elles étaient toutes rassemblées dans ce dernier, à l'exception des pièces anonymes distinguées par le nom de l'atelier.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ¼ grosso - Anonyme Fieschi (Crevacuore) ND from Masserano (Italian States) coin is that it was made of Billon, which is an alloy of copper and silver. This was a common practice in the past, as it allowed for the creation of coins that were more durable and resistant to wear and tear than coins made of a single metal. The use of Billon in coinage also made it possible to produce coins with a lower silver content, which helped to reduce the cost of production. This coin, in particular, weighs 1.31 grams and is a standard circulation coin, which means it was widely used in everyday transactions in the Italian States during its time.
