© Leu Numismatik
© Leu Numismatik
Denaro - Anonymous Towers ND
| Silver | 1.2 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Patriarchate of Aquileia (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1150-1190 |
| Value | 1 Denier (1⁄12) |
| Currency | Soldo |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.2 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered (scyphate) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#413115 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Three towers each with cross or quatrefoil above, on arch comprised of six pellets, two pellets below.
Comment
Bernardi calls this a Friesach style denaro attributed to Aquileia, and dates it to the second half of the 12th century. Some earlier catalogs attribute it to Friesach (Austria).
Since Godfrey Hohenstaufen begins striking other types during his reign (1182-1194), a date during his reign is used as the likely end date for this type.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Denaro coin from the Patriarchate of Aquileia is that it features a unique design element - a tower on the reverse side, which gives the coin its name "Anonymous (Towers)". This design was used to symbolize the power and authority of the Patriarchate, which was a powerful ecclesiastical state in the Italian States during the Middle Ages.
