© Bertolami Fine Arts
© Bertolami Fine Arts
1 Denaro Imperiale piccolo ND
| Billon | 0.45 g | 15 mm |
| Issuer | City of Alessandria (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| Period | Independent comune (1197-14th century) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1290-1348 |
| Value | Imperiale piccolo |
| Currency | Lira (1197-14th century) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 0.45 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#224719 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Front-facing mitred bust of Saint Peter.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✠ S • PETRVS •
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Denaro Imperiale piccolo coin from the City of Alessandria (Italian States) is that it was minted during the reign of Emperor Louis IV (Ludwig IV) of the Holy Roman Empire, who ruled from 1314 to 1347. This coin was part of a series of coins minted during his reign, which aimed to standardize the currency across the empire. Despite being made of billon, a copper and silver alloy, this coin was still considered a valuable and widely used denomination during its time.