© 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 Testone - Bonifacio IV Paleologo ND
| Silver | 9.50 g | 32 mm |
| Issuer | Montferrat (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| Marquess | Boniface IV Palaeologus (1518-1530) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1518-1530 |
| Value | 1 Testone |
| Currency | Fiorino |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 9.50 g |
| Diameter | 32 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#241583 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Cross pattée within quadrifoil.
Script: Latin
Lettering: 🏶 PRINC · VICARIVS · PP · SACRI · RO · IMP
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Testone - Bonifacio IV Paleologo ND (1518-1530) coin from Montferrat (Italian States) is that it features an image of Bonifacio IV Paleologo, the Marquess of Montferrat, on one side, and the coat of arms of the Paleologo family on the other. This coin was minted during Bonifacio's reign, which lasted from 1518 to 1530, and was likely used as a means of promoting his image and legitimacy as a ruler. The fact that it was made of silver also speaks to the wealth and prestige of the Montferrat region during this time period.
