© Bertolami Fine Arts
© Bertolami Fine Arts
1 Denaro Imperiale - Oddone Bellingeri ND
| Billon | 0.67 g | - |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Acqui (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| Bishop | Oddone Bellingeri (1305-1333) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1305-1313 |
| Value | 1 Imperiale (1⁄40) |
| Currency | Lira (1305-1333) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 0.67 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#224706 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
(fr) Légende en trois lignes dans un cercle de grènetis.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
∴ ✿ ∴
✠ AQ
VEN
SIS
∴ ✿ ∴
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Denaro Imperiale - Oddone Bellingeri ND (1305-1313) coin from the Bishopric of Acqui (Italian States) is that it was made of Billon, a type of alloy that was commonly used in the production of coins during the Middle Ages. Billon is a mixture of silver and other metals, such as copper, tin, or lead, and was used to create a coin that was less expensive to produce than a pure silver coin, but still maintained some of the durability and resistance of silver. The use of Billon in coin production was a common practice in many parts of Europe during this time period, and this coin is a prime example of that practice.