© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
1 Piccolo - Gregory of Montelongo Two crosses ND
| Billon | 0.3 g | 14 mm |
| Issuer | Patriarchate of Aquileia (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| Patriarch | Gregory of Montelongo (Gregorio de Montelongo) (1251-1269) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1251-1269 |
| Value | 1 Piccolo (1⁄14) |
| Currency | Soldo |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 0.3 g |
| Diameter | 14 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#413112 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Short cross pattée within inner beaded circle.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✠ GREGORI' PATI'
Translation: Patriarch Gregory
Comment
Variants:
Bernardi lists four variants of this type with cross obverse and reverse:
24a - As in main photos
24b - The long cross has a pellet in each corner
24c - The short cross has a pellet in each corner
24d - both crosses have a pellet in each corner
© Numismatica Ranieri
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features two crosses on its design, which symbolize the dual nature of the Patriarchate of Aquileia's authority - both spiritual and temporal.