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1 Bolognino Grosso immobilized type in name of Henri VI ND
| Silver | 1.32 g | 19.5 mm |
| Issuer | Republic of Bologna (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1191-1337) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1191-1337 |
| Value | 1 Grosso |
| Currency | Grosso Agontano |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.32 g |
| Diameter | 19.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#81114 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Letters I P R T arranged in form of cross, with pellet in center and pellet in each quadrant.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
✠ ENRICHS
I • P • R • T •
Unabridged legend: Henricus Imperator
Translation: Emperor Henry
Edge
Plain
Comment
Bologna was granted the right to coin in 1191 by Emperor Henry VI. This immobilized type was struck in his name during the first period of the Republic.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Bolognino Grosso coin is that it was issued during the reign of Henri VI, who was the Holy Roman Emperor and King of Germany, Italy, and Burgundy. Despite being a powerful ruler, Henri VI faced significant challenges during his reign, including conflicts with the Pope and the Lombard League, a coalition of northern Italian cities that sought to assert their independence from imperial rule. The coin's design, which features Henri VI's name and title, reflects his influence and authority in the region at the time.