1 quattrino - Agostino Tizzone 1581 front 1 quattrino - Agostino Tizzone 1581 back
1 quattrino - Agostino Tizzone 1581 photo
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1 quattrino - Agostino Tizzone

1581 year
Billon 0.95 g 16 mm
Description
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
References
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.