1 Asper - Filippo Maria Visconti ND
| Silver | 0.9 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | City of Caffa (Genoese colonies) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Philip Maria (Filippo Maria Visconti) (1412-1447) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1435-1447 |
| Value | 1 Asper |
| Currency | Aspron (1266-1475) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.9 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#118895 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 78% |
Reverse
Tamgha of Küchük Muhammad; Arabic legend around
Translation: The Just Ruler, Muhammad Khan
Comment
ITALY. Genova. Asper or Akçe (15th century). Struck for use in Caffa (Feodosia) in the Crimea.This Asper was minted under the rulership of Filippo Maria Visconti, the Duke of Milan. The republic of Genoa came under Milanese control as the Visconti family attempted to unify northern Italy in the late 14th century. Filippo Maria was known for his cruelty and ugliness (something which he was over.y sensitive about). He would die without an heir, leaving the duchy, Genoa, at its colonies (including Caffa) to his bastard daughter and her husband.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Asper coin from the City of Caffa (Genoese colonies) is that it was minted during the reign of Filippo Maria Visconti, who was the Duke of Milan from 1435 to 1447. This coin was made of silver and weighed 0.9 grams, which was a significant amount for a coin of its time. The fact that it was minted in a Genoese colony also highlights the influence of the Genoese Empire in the region and the importance of trade and commerce during that period.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1435-1447) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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