1 Denaro Giovanni d’Aragona ND (1458-1479) front 1 Denaro Giovanni d’Aragona ND (1458-1479) back
1 Denaro Giovanni d’Aragona ND (1458-1479) photo
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1 Denaro Giovanni d’Aragona ND

 
Billon 0.29 g 13 mm
Description
Issuer
Kingdom of Sicily (Italian States)
King
John the Great (Juan) (1458-1479)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1458-1479
Value
1 Denier (1⁄120)
Currency
Tari (1060-1754)
Composition
Billon
Weight
0.29 g
Diameter
13 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#390269
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Aragonese coat of arms surmounted by a cross that cuts the legend,linear circle.

Lettering: REX:SICILY:TO:

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Denaro Giovanni d’Aragona coin from the Kingdom of Sicily is that it features a unique blend of Christian and Islamic influences in its design. The coin's obverse side bears an image of King Giovanni d'Aragona, while the reverse side features an Arabic inscription and a depiction of a palm tree, reflecting the cultural exchange and artistic fusion that characterized the Sicilian Renaissance during the 15th century.