1 Picciolo - Niccolò V ND (1447-1455) front 1 Picciolo - Niccolò V ND (1447-1455) back
1 Picciolo - Niccolò V ND (1447-1455) photo
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1 Picciolo - Niccolò V ND

 
Billon 0.45 g 13.7 mm
Description
Issuer
Foligno (Papal States)
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
References
Numista
N#258040
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.