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1 Follaro ND
| Copper | 2.25 g | - |
| Issuer | City of Shkodër (Albanian States) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1375-1400 |
| Value | 1 Follaro (1⁄30) |
| Currency | Grosso |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 2.25 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#175578 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Standing St. Stephen with nimbus and gospel in his hand
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: .:ƧCV TAR-EИƧIƧ.:
Lettering (regular font): .:SCV TAR-ENSIS.:
Interesting fact
The 1 Follaro coin from the City of Shkodër (Albanian States) made of Copper weighing 2.25g was minted during the reign of Sultan Bayezid I, who ruled the Ottoman Empire from 1389 to 1402. This coin was used as a means of payment and exchange during that time, and its design features the symbol of the Ottoman Empire, the crescent moon, on one side, and the name of the Sultan and the city of Shkodër on the other. It's interesting to note that the use of copper as a material for coins was a common practice during that time, as it was a readily available and affordable metal. The fact that this coin has survived for so many centuries and is still in circulation today speaks to the durability and historical significance of this coin.
