1 Denaro - James I ND (1285-1296) front 1 Denaro - James I ND (1285-1296) back
1 Denaro - James I ND (1285-1296) photo
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1 Denaro - James I ND

 
Copper 0.5 g 15 mm
Description
Issuer
Kingdom of Sicily (Italian States)
King
James I (1285-1295)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1285-1296
Value
1 Denier (1⁄120)
Currency
Tari (1060-1754)
Composition
Copper
Weight
0.5 g
Diameter
15 mm
Thickness
0.3 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#150174
Rarity index
89%

Reverse

Patent cross, with four globes in quadrants, within a beaded circle.

Lettering: • REX • SICILIE •

Translation: King of Sicily.

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The 1 Denaro coin from the Kingdom of Sicily, issued during the reign of James I (1285-1296), features a unique design element - a small cross on the reverse side, which was added to symbolize the coin's purity and authenticity.