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Denier - George I Ghisi ND
| Billon | 0.95 g | - |
| Issuer | Lordship of Tinos and Mykonos (Venetian colonies) |
|---|---|
| Lord | Giorgio I Ghisi (1303-1311) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1303-1311 |
| Value | 1 Denier |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 0.95 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#201366 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Stylised castle.
Lettering: ThINE CIVIS
Interesting fact
The George I Ghisi denier coin from the Lordship of Tinos and Mykonos (Venetian colonies) is interesting because it was made of billon, a metal alloy that was commonly used in medieval Europe for coinage. Billon is a mixture of silver and other metals, usually copper, and was used to create a silver-like appearance while reducing the amount of actual silver used in the coin. This coin, weighing 0.95g, was a standard circulation coin during the reign of George I Ghisi (1303-1311) and is a unique piece of history from the Venetian colonies.