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Denaro ND
| Billon | 0.6 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Arezzo (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| Bishop | Guglielmo degli Ubertini (1248-1289) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1272-1276 |
| Value | 1 Denier (Denaro) (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Lira (961-1520) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 0.6 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#281770 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Front facing bust of Saint Donatus, holding crosiers left hand and blessing with right hand raised.
Lettering: ✠ S‵ DONATVS •
Unabridged legend: Sanctus Donatus.
Comment
Denaro piccolo of Arezzo Republic, divisional of the Grosso.This type is also called "Cortonese delle Lunette" for its unique mintmark of Cortona.
Mint of Cortona under Guglielmo degli Ubertini, issued between 1272 and 1276.
Material: silver alloy.
Interesting fact
The Denaro ND (1272-1276) from Arezzo (Italian States) made of Billon weighing 0.6 g is interesting because it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Italy. The coin was issued during the reign of Pope Gregory X, who was instrumental in establishing the first modern coinage system in Europe. The Denaro was one of the first coins to be minted under this new system, and it features a unique blend of gold, silver, and copper, known as Billon, which was a common alloy used in coinage during this time period. Despite its small weight, the coin was widely used in trade and commerce throughout Italy and beyond, and it remains a valuable collector's item for numismatists today.