© V.L. Nummus
© V.L. Nummus
Denaro - Nicholas of Bohemia ND
| Silver (.573) | 0.9 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Patriarchate of Aquileia (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| Patriarch | Nicholas of Luxemburg (1350-1358) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1350-1358 |
| Value | 1 Denier (1⁄12) |
| Currency | Soldo |
| Composition | Silver (.573) |
| Weight | 0.9 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#325865 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Crowned rampant lion of Bohemia-Luxembourg facing left
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✿ mOnETA ✿ nICOLAI
Translation: Coinage of Nicholas
Comment
Minor variants in punctuation and lettering are known. For example trefoils in place of rosettes.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Nicholas of Bohemia, who was the Patriarch of Aquileia from 1350 to 1358. The Patriarchate of Aquileia was a powerful ecclesiastical state in the Italian States during the Middle Ages, and the coinage issued during this time period is highly sought after by collectors today.
