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1 quattrino - Agostino Tizzone
1581 year| Billon | 0.95 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | County of Desana (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| Count | Agostino Tizzone (1559-1582) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1581 |
| Value | 1 Quattrino (1⁄60) |
| Currency | Lira |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 0.95 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#434595 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
(fr) Légende circulaire, croix fleudelisée.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VIC IMP PERP 1581 R C
Interesting fact
The 1 quattrino coin from the County of Desana (Italian States) made of Billon and weighing 0.95g is interesting because it was issued during the reign of Agostino Tizzone in 1581, and it features an unusual design for a coin of its time, with a depiction of a mythical creature on one side and a religious symbol on the other. This coin is a rare example of the early use of Billon in coinage and is highly sought after by collectors.
