1 Cornuto - Guglielmo IX Paleologo ND (1494-1518) front 1 Cornuto - Guglielmo IX Paleologo ND (1494-1518) back
1 Cornuto - Guglielmo IX Paleologo ND (1494-1518) photo
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1 Cornuto - Guglielmo IX Paleologo ND

 
Silver 5.46 g 32 mm
Description
Issuer
Montferrat (Italian States)
Marquess
William IX Palaeologus (1494-1518)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1494-1518
Value
1 Cornuto
Currency
Fiorino
Composition
Silver
Weight
5.46 g
Diameter
32 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#240223
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Saint Theodore of Amasea on horseback left, trampling dragon.

Script: Latin

Lettering: : S : TEODORVS : CVSTOS :

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Cornuto coin from Montferrat is that it features an image of William IX Paleologus, the Marquess of Montferrat, on one side, and the coat of arms of the Paleologus family on the other. This coin was minted during William's reign from 1494 to 1518 and was used as a standard circulation coin in the Italian States. Despite being made of silver, the coin weighs only 5.46 grams, making it a relatively lightweight coin for its time.