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1 Denaro Minuto - Filippo Maria Visconti ND
| Billon | 0.5 g | 14 mm |
| Issuer | Genoa › Republic of Genoa (1139-1797) |
|---|---|
| Lord | Philip Maria Visconti (Filippo Maria Visconti) (1421-1435) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1421-1435 |
| Value | 1 Denier (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Genovino (1139-1528) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 0.5 g |
| Diameter | 14 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#90722 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Beaded circle through cross, with legend written in quadrants, "Biscione Visconteo" in the 4th quadrant.
Lettering: CO NR AD
Comment
The attribution to Filippo Maria Visconti, Duke of Milan and Lord of Genoa 1421-1435, is facilitated by the initials "D" and the "Biscione Visconteo".
Particular:
Biscione Visconteo
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Denaro Minuto coin is that it was issued during the reign of Filippo Maria Visconti, who was the Duke of Milan from 1421 to 1435. During his rule, he sought to expand the power and influence of the Visconti family, and the coinage issued during this time reflects the growing prosperity and economic activity of the region. The coin itself is made of billon, a type of alloy that is composed of a mixture of metals, and weighs 0.5 grams. Despite its small size, the coin is a significant piece of history that provides insight into the economic and political climate of 15th century Italy.
