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Denaro - Gregory of Montelongo ND
| Silver | 1 g | 19.5 mm |
| Issuer | Patriarchate of Aquileia (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| Patriarch | Gregory of Montelongo (Gregorio de Montelongo) (1251-1269) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1256-1269 |
| Value | 1 Denier (1⁄12) |
| Currency | Soldo |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1 g |
| Diameter | 19.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered (scyphate) |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#112079 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Large fleur-de-lis surrounded by four rosettes, within reeded inner circle
Script: Latin
Lettering: · AQVI LЄGIA ·
Translation: Aquileia
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during a time of great political and religious upheaval in Italy. The Patriarchate of Aquileia was a powerful ecclesiastical state that controlled a large portion of northern Italy, and Gregory of Montelongo was the Patriarch during the time this coin was minted. The coin's design and issuance would have been closely monitored and regulated by the Patriarchate, making it a unique piece of history that reflects the political and religious climate of the time.
