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Denaro Picciolo ND
| Silver (.500) | 0.53 g | 14 mm |
| Issuer | Arezzo (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| Bishop | Guido Tarlati of Pietramala (1313-1326) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1313-1326 |
| Value | 1 Denier (Denaro) (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Lira (961-1520) |
| Composition | Silver (.500) |
| Weight | 0.53 g |
| Diameter | 14 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#358959 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Circular legend within a circle of mitre cut at the top and bottom showing Saint Donat, standing frontally with a miter, blessing with his left hand and holding a pastoral staff in his right hand.
Lettering: 'PP: SD N*ATVS’
Translation:
Pontifex Pontificum SAN DONATO
In the field, the Saint in nimbate and mitered in vestments, standing, blessing with his right hand, while holding a crozier in his left. Cut the circle and the legend with his head and feet
Comment
Rare so called "denaro picciolo" (small denaro). Minted in Arezzo between 1313 and 1326.More reference: Nassar 2017, g.H, p.35. Vanni 1997, 107.
Interesting fact
The Denaro Picciolo ND (1313-1326) from Arezzo (Italian States) is a rare and valuable coin, with only a few known examples surviving to this day. One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Pope John XXII, who was known for his controversial policies and conflicts with the Holy Roman Emperor, Louis IV. Despite the political tensions of the time, the coin still bears the image of the Pope on one side and the emperor on the other, symbolizing the complex political landscape of medieval Italy.
