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1 Picciolo - Niccolò V ND
Billon | 0.45 g | 13.7 mm |
Issuer | Foligno (Papal States) |
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Pope | Nicholas V (Nicolaus V) (1447-1455) |
Type | Standard circulation coin |
Years | 1447-1455 |
Value | 1 Denier (1 Picciolo) (1⁄24) |
Currency | Groschen (1188-1534) |
Composition | Billon |
Weight | 0.45 g |
Diameter | 13.7 mm |
Shape | Round (irregular) |
Technique | Hammered |
Demonetized | Yes |
Updated | 2024-10-09 |
Numista | N#258040 |
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Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Cross with flower ends, in the center
Script: Latin
Lettering: DE٠FVLGINEO٠
Translation: Of Foligno
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Picciolo coin from Foligno (Papal States) made of Billon and weighing 0.45g is that it features an image of Niccolò V, who was the Pope during the time the coin was minted (1447-1455). This coin is a rare example of a papal coinage from the Renaissance period and is highly sought after by collectors.