Denaro Picciolo 1321 front Denaro Picciolo 1321 back
Denaro Picciolo 1321 photo
© Michele Giovannini

Denaro Picciolo

1321 year
Billon 0.46 g 14.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Perugia (Italian States)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1321
Value
1 Obol (1⁄240)
Currency
Lira (1260-1517)
Composition
Billon
Weight
0.46 g
Diameter
14.5 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#97898
Rarity index
87%

Reverse

ENG: cross shelved by two stars on the 1st and 4th corner grooved crown
ITA: croce patente accantonata da due stelle al 1° e 4° angolo in corona rigata

Lettering: + : S : ERCULANUS.

Comment

Reference: "Finetti 39"

Interesting fact

The Denaro Picciolo 1321 from Perugia (Italian States) is a rare and valuable coin, with only a few known examples remaining in existence. One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great political and economic change in Italy, with the coin's design reflecting the influence of the Holy Roman Empire. The coin's obverse features an image of the Emperor Louis IV, while the reverse depicts the coat of arms of Perugia. Despite its small size, the coin has a rich history and is highly sought after by collectors.