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© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
1 Piccolo - Louis of Teck ND
| Billon | 0.15 g | 10 mm |
| Issuer | Patriarchate of Aquileia (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| Patriarch | Louis of Teck (1412-1435) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1412-1435 |
| Value | 1 Piccolo (1⁄14) |
| Currency | Soldo |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 0.15 g |
| Diameter | 10 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#412963 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Forked cross dividing legend and inner circle.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: PAhT
Lettering (regular font): PAHT
Translation: Patriarch
Comment
According to Bernardi (p.24), the standard fineness for the mid-14th century piccolo was 0.121 at a weight of 0.3 grams, but the existence of heavier examples could also mean the purity was lower.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Piccolo coin from the Patriarchate of Aquileia is that it was minted during the reign of Louis of Teck, who was the Patriarch of Aquileia from 1412 to 1435. This coin is a rare example of a billon coin, which is an alloy of silver and copper, and it weighs only 0.15 grams, making it a small and lightweight coin.
