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© Nomos AG
1 Denaro scodellato- Commune In the name of Frederick II ND
| Billon | 0.5 g | 15 mm |
| Issuer | Como (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| Period | Commune (1178-1327) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1220-1310 |
| Value | 1 Denier |
| Currency | Denier |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 0.5 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered (scyphate) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#357560 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Short cross pattée with pellet in upper right corner.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✠ CVMANIS
Translation: Como
Comment
CNI differentiates this coin from earlier coins of Frederick II by the longer form of the city name reverse.While some auction houses place a date range "XII - XIV century," Frederick II was crowned emperor in 1220, and the next types appear in 1310, so this range is used.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Frederick II, who was the Holy Roman Emperor and King of Sicily. He was known for his military conquests and his attempts to centralize power, which led to conflicts with the Pope and the Italian city-states. Despite these challenges, he was able to issue a number of coins during his reign, including this denaro scodellato from Como.
