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Denier - Anonymous attributed to Aimo di Monfalcone ND
| Billon | 0.44 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Lausanne (Vaud) |
|---|---|
| Bishop | Aymon de Montfalcon (1491-1517) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1491-1517 |
| Value | 1 Denier (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Livre (1420-1536) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 0.44 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#139986 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
Floriated cross within circle.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: REGINA ° CELI ° LETA °
Lettering (regular font): REGINA ° CELI ° LETA °
Comment
This anonymous denier is attributed to Aimo because of the family coat of arms and the direction of the crozier to the right; crozier turned to the left being characteristic of his successor Sebastiano di Monfalcone.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was made of Billon, which is an alloy of copper and silver. This was a common practice during the Renaissance period, as it allowed for the creation of coins that were more durable and resistant to wear and tear than coins made of pure copper. The use of Billon in coinage also made it possible to produce coins with a higher silver content, which was desirable for both aesthetic and economic reasons.
