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½ Grosso - Cabrino Fondulo Lion ND
| Billon | 0.95 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | City of Cremona (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| Lord | Cabrino Fondulo (1413-1420) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1406-1420 |
| Value | ½ Grosso (1⁄40) |
| Currency | Lira |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 0.95 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#414276 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Voided floriate cross with pine cone tips.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: ✠ • DOMINVS • ⚜ • CREMONE • 3C •
Lettering (regular font): ✠ • DOMINVS • ⚜ • CREMONE • 3C •
Translation: ... Lord of Cremona, etc.
Comment
In MEC 12 (p. 384-385), Day et al. say this coin, traditionally known to collectors as a mezzo grosso, was valed contemporarily like a sesino or even a quattrino of Milan (see link) due to its low silver content.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Grosso - Cabrino Fondulo (Lion) coin from the City of Cremona (Italian States) is that it features a unique design element - a lion's head on the obverse side, which was a symbol of strength and courage in medieval times.
