© H. D. Rauch
© H. D. Rauch
1 Denaro - Anthony I Caetani Cross ND
| Silver | 0.67 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Patriarchate of Aquileia (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| Patriarch | Anthony I Caetani (Antonio I Caetani) (1394-1402) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1395-1402 |
| Value | 1 Denier (1⁄12) |
| Currency | Soldo |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.67 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#412959 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Long, voided cross pattée dividing inner beaded circle and legend, a rose in each corner.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: ✿ aQV ⁕ ILE ⁕ GEn ⁕ SIS
Lettering (regular font): ✿ AQV ⁕ ILE ⁕ GEN ⁕ SIS
Translation: of Aquileia
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Anthony I Caetani, who was the Patriarch of Aquileia from 1395 to 1402. The Patriarchate of Aquileia was a powerful ecclesiastical state in the Italian States during the Middle Ages, and the coinage issued during this period is highly sought after by collectors today.
