© Bertolami Fine Arts
© Bertolami Fine Arts
1 Denaro - In name of Philip of Swabia ND
| Billon | 0.55 g | 14 mm |
| Issuer | City of Parma (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| Ruling authority | Republic, Imperial period (1183-1248) |
| King | Philip of Swabia, King of Germany (Filippo di Svevia re dei Romani) (1207-1208) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1207-1208 |
| Value | Denaro (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Lira |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 0.55 g |
| Diameter | 14 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#430163 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Three letters and three pellets in center within reeded circle which complete the surrounding legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
✠ FILIPVS
RE
• X •
Translation: King Philip
Comment
Varieties exist.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great political turmoil in Italy. Philip of Swabia was the Holy Roman Emperor and King of Germany, but he faced opposition from the Pope and other Italian city-states. Despite this, the coin still bears his name and image, indicating the influence he had in the region. Additionally, the fact that it's made of Billon, a copper and silver alloy, suggests that it was a widely used and accessible form of currency at the time.