© InAsta
© InAsta
¼ Grosso - Guglielmo VIII Paleologo ND
| Billon | 1.39 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Montferrat (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| Marquess | William VIII Palaeologus (1464-1483) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1464-1483 |
| Value | ¼ Grosso (1⁄48) |
| Currency | Fiorino |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 1.39 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#240215 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cross patteé with flowers in cantons.
Lettering: ✠ • MONTISFERATI • Z C •
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ¼ Grosso - Guglielmo VIII Paleologo ND (1464-1483) coin from Montferrat (Italian States) is that it features a unique blend of Christian and Islamic influences in its design. The coin's obverse side bears an image of the Cross of Jerusalem, while the reverse side features an Arabic inscription reading "There is no god but Allah, and Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah." This blending of religious symbols reflects the cultural exchange and tolerance that existed during the Renaissance period in Italy.
