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1 Bisante
1570 year| Copper | 3.32 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | City of Famagusta (Cyprus) |
|---|---|
| Period | Ottoman–Venetian War (1570-1573) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1570 |
| Value | 1 Bisante |
| Currency | Bisante (1489-1570) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 3.32 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#17731 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Small Cupid above 5-line inscription
Script: Latin
Lettering: VENETORV / FIDES. INVI / OLABILIS / BISANTE / I(F)
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 1 Bisante coin was used as a form of currency in Cyprus during the Venetian rule in the 16th century. The coin was made of copper and had a distinctive design, featuring the Venetian Lion on one side and the coat of arms of the City of Famagusta on the other. The coin was used for everyday transactions and was a symbol of the city's economic and cultural significance during that time. Today, the 1 Bisante coin is a rare and valuable collector's item, highly sought after by numismatists and historians interested in the history of Cyprus and the Venetian Empire.