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1 Rolabasso - Bonifacio IV Paleologo ND
Billon | 2.80 g | 29 mm |
Issuer | Montferrat (Italian States) |
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Marquess | Boniface IV Palaeologus (1518-1530) |
Type | Standard circulation coin |
Years | 1518-1530 |
Value | 1 Rolabasso |
Currency | Fiorino |
Composition | Billon |
Weight | 2.80 g |
Diameter | 29 mm |
Shape | Round (irregular) |
Technique | Hammered |
Demonetized | Yes |
Updated | 2024-10-05 |
Numista | N#241576 |
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Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cross pattée and fleury.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✠ CRVCEM : TVAM : ADORAMVS :
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Rolabasso - Bonifacio IV Paleologo ND (1518-1530) coin from Montferrat (Italian States) is that it features a unique blend of Christian and classical imagery on its reverse side. The coin's reverse depicts the crowned shield of Montferrat, supported by two angels, surrounded by a wreath of laurel leaves and topped with a cross. This blend of religious and classical elements reflects the cultural and artistic influences of the time and adds to the coin's historical significance and aesthetic appeal.