© Antykwariat Numizmatyczny - Michał Niemczyk
© Antykwariat Numizmatyczny - Michał Niemczyk
"Carrarese" of 4 soldi - Francis I ND
| Silver (.750) (later debased to 0.360) | 1.65 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Lordship of Padova (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| Lord | Francis I the Old (1350-1388) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1386-1388 |
| Value | Carrarese of 4 soldi (48) |
| Currency | Denier |
| Composition | Silver (.750) (later debased to 0.360) |
| Weight | 1.65 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#416418 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Saint Daniel, standing facing, nimbate and holding banner in left hand, and model of the fortress of Paudua in his right. In field at right, letter n divides six annulets above and below.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering:
• S • DAnIEL • MAR • TIR
n
Lettering (regular font):
• S • DANIEL • MAR • TIR
N
Translation: Saint Daniel Martyr
Edge
Plain
Comment
According to Day, et al. in MEC 12, shortly after introduction of this type in 1386 it was rapidly debased from 0.750 to 0.360 fineness.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the "Carrarese" coin is that it was made of silver that was later debased to 0.360, which means the coin's purity was reduced, but it still maintained its value.