© Spink and Son
© Spink and Son
1 Denaro - Gregory di Montelongo ND
| Silver | 1.12 g | - |
| Issuer | Patriarchate of Aquileia (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| Patriarch | Gregory of Montelongo (Gregorio de Montelongo) (1251-1269) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1251-1269 |
| Value | 1 Denier (1⁄12) |
| Currency | Soldo |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.12 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#116403 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Short cross pattée each foot of cross decorated with two balls, trefoil in each angle.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✶AQVI ✶ ✶ LEGIA ✶
Translation: Aquileia
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Gregory di Montelongo, who was the Patriarch of Aquileia from 1251 to 1269. The Patriarchate of Aquileia was a powerful ecclesiastical state in the north-eastern part of Italy, and this coin was likely used as a means of exchange within the region. Despite its small size and relatively low weight, the coin was made of silver, which was a valuable and durable material at the time. This suggests that the Patriarchate of Aquileia had a strong economy and was able to produce high-quality currency.
