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© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
1 Grosso - Frederick I ND
| Silver | 1.65 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Republic of Pisa (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Frederick I (Friedrich I) (1152-1190) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1220-1250 |
| Value | 1 Grosso = 12 Denari (0.05) |
| Currency | Lira (1155-1406) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.65 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#119280 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Madonna and child inside circle.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✠ S'MAR • D’PISIS
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Grosso coin from the Republic of Pisa is that it features an image of Frederick I, also known as Frederick the Great, who was the Holy Roman Emperor from 1220 to 1250. Despite being issued by the Republic of Pisa, the coin bears the image of a powerful figure from the Holy Roman Empire, highlighting the complex political and economic relationships between different states and empires during the medieval period.
