1 Crazia - Girolamo Priuli ND (1559-1567) front 1 Crazia - Girolamo Priuli ND (1559-1567) back
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1 Crazia - Girolamo Priuli ND

 
Billon 0.49 g 13.52 mm
Description
Issuer
Venetian Cyprus (Cyprus)
Doge
Girolamo Priuli (1559-1567)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1559-1567
Value
1 Carzia = 1⁄48 Bisante
Currency
Bisante (1489-1570)
Composition
Billon
Weight
0.49 g
Diameter
13.52 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#114108
Rarity index
87%

Reverse

Rampant lion of Cyprus left.

Lettering: ✠ S • MARCVS • VENETVS

Comment

Other reference:

Papadopoli 91-101.

Coinage for the Venetian Kingdom of Cyprus, which followed a mix a Byzantine and Western currency systems.

Interesting fact

The 1 Crazia coin from Venetian Cyprus (Cyprus) made of Billon weighing 0.49 g was minted during the reign of Girolamo Priuli (1559-1567) and features an image of the Venetian Lion on one side and the coat of arms of the Priuli family on the other. Despite its small weight, this coin was widely used in trade and commerce during its time and remains a valuable collector's item for numismatists today.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (1559-1567)  - - - - - -

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