Denaro ND (1181-1194) front Denaro ND (1181-1194) back
Denaro ND (1181-1194) photo
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Denaro ND

 
Copper 0.75 g 16 mm
Description
Issuer
Republic of Pisa (Italian States)
Emperor
Frederick I (Friedrich I) (1152-1190)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1181-1194
Value
1 Denier (1⁄240)
Currency
Lira (1155-1406)
Composition
Copper
Weight
0.75 g
Diameter
16 mm
Shape
Round (irregular, Clear F and PISA legends)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#345376
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Circular legend, the letters PI SA around a large dot.Automatically translated

Script: Latin

Lettering:
ERICVᔕ
PISA

Translation: FEDERICO I PISA

Comment

Struck under Fredrick I Barbarossa at Pisa mint in 1181.

Interesting fact

The Denaro ND (1181-1194) from Republic of Pisa (Italian States) was minted during a time of great economic and political significance for the city of Pisa. The coin's design features the image of a ship on the obverse side, which symbolizes Pisa's powerful navy and its role as a major maritime republic in the Mediterranean. The coin's copper composition also reflects the importance of trade and commerce in the region during this period.