© Numismatica Varesi
© Numismatica Varesi
Denaro - Commune In the name of Henry VII ND
| Billon | 0.6 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Como (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| Period | Commune (1178-1327) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1310-1313 |
| Value | 1 Denier |
| Currency | Denier |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 0.6 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#357485 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Eagle with wings spread, head left, within beaded inner circle.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: ✠ hEnriCVS • i • r •
Lettering (regular font): ✠ HENRICVS • I • R •
Unabridged legend: Henricus Imperator Romanorum
Translation: Henry, Emperor of the Romans
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great political and economic change in Italy. The Commune of Como, where the coin was minted, was a powerful city-state that played a significant role in the region's trade and commerce. The coin's minting during the reign of Henry VII, who was the Holy Roman Emperor at the time, highlights the complex political relationships between the various Italian city-states and the Holy Roman Empire during this period. Additionally, the use of billon, a copper and silver alloy, for the coin's minting was a common practice during this time, as it was a more affordable alternative to pure silver or gold coins.
