Denier - Nicolò Doria ND (1436-1448) front Denier - Nicolò Doria ND (1436-1448) back
Denier - Nicolò Doria ND (1436-1448) photo
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Denier - Nicolò Doria ND

 
Billon - 19 mm
Description
Issuer
County of Castelgenovese (Italian States)
Count
Nicolò Doria (1436-1448)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1436-1448
Value
1 Denier
Composition
Billon
Diameter
19 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#274946
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Cross pattee.

Lettering:
* + * NiCOLA AVR
K G O O

Interesting fact

The Denier - Nicolò Doria ND (1436-1448) from County of Castelgenovese (Italian States) made of Billon is a rare coin that features an unusual design element - a small shield with the coat of arms of the Doria family. This shield is located on the reverse side of the coin, beneath the crowned effigy of the king. The inclusion of this shield was a deliberate choice made by the mint masters to signify the coin's origin and authenticity, as the Doria family was a powerful and influential family in the region. This feature makes the coin particularly interesting to collectors and historians who study the history of coinage and the significance of symbolism in numismatics.