© Éditions V. Gadoury
© Éditions V. Gadoury
1 Denier Petit - Nicholas V ND
| Billon | 0.59 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Comtat Venaissin (Papal States) |
|---|---|
| Pope | Nicholas V (Nicolaus V) (1447-1455) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1447-1455 |
| Value | 1 Denier (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Livre Tournois |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 0.59 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#370040 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Cross with keys in a quarter
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✠ SANCTVS PETRVS
Interesting fact
The 1 Denier Petit coin from Comtat Venaissin (Papal States) was minted during the reign of Pope Nicholas V (1447-1455) and features an image of the Pope on one side and a cross on the other. Despite its small size and relatively low denomination, this coin was made of billon, a type of alloy that contains a significant amount of silver, making it a valuable and sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
