© InAsta
© InAsta
¼ Grosso - Carlo d'Orléans ND
| Billon | 1.23 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Asti (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| Lord | Charles, Duke of Orléans (1408-1422, 1447-1465) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1407-1422 |
| Value | ¼ Grosso (1⁄80) |
| Currency | Lira (1095-1553) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 1.23 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#225650 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Front-facing nimbate bust of Saint Secondus.
Lettering: ⚜ : S · SECONDVS : ASTENSIS ·
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ¼ Grosso - Carlo d'Orléans ND (1407-1422) coin from Asti (Italian States) is that it was minted during the reign of Charles d'Orléans, who was the Count of Asti and a member of the House of Orléans, a royal family of France. This coin is a rare example of a billon coin, which is made from a mixture of silver and copper, and its weight of 1.23 grams makes it a unique and valuable piece among collectors.
