© Bertolami Fine Arts
© Bertolami Fine Arts
Denaro - John of Vignate ND
| Billon | 0.7 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | City of Piacenza (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| Lord | John of Vignate (Giovanni da Vignate) (1410-1413) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1410-1413 |
| Value | Denaro "Mezzano" (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Lira |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 0.7 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#428999 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cross with pine cone tips within reeded circle.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: ✠ PLAC' ✶ LAVDE ✶ 3C
Lettering (regular font): ✠ PLAC' ✶ LAVDE ✶ 3C
Translation: Lord of Piacenza, etc.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Denaro - John of Vignate ND (1410-1413) from City of Piacenza (Italian States) made of Billon weighing 0.7 g is that it features a unique design, with the obverse side bearing the image of Saint John the Baptist, while the reverse side features the coat of arms of the city of Piacenza. This coin is a rare and valuable example of early Renaissance coinage from the Italian States, and its design reflects the cultural and artistic influences of the time.
