© Éditions V. Gadoury
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Denier type 2 ND
| Copper | 0.94 g | 15 mm |
| Issuer | City of Bonifacio (French States) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic of Genoa (1282-1453) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1282-1453 |
| Value | 1 Denier |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 0.94 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Counterstamped, Cut |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#390312 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Genoese-Corsican cross, with a besant, within a circle of grenetis.
Lettering: B
Comment
The Republic of Genoa, which occupied Bonifacio in 1195 and established a Ligurian community there to make it a strategic and commercial center, allowed the town to mint its own coinage by overprinting Genoese quartari (quarter denari) or using blank sides.
The countermarked version exists only on overprinted coins of this type, and only on these, with the small B measuring around 4mm in height.
Interesting fact
The Denier coin from the City of Bonifacio was used as a form of currency in the French States during the 13th to 15th centuries. It was made of copper and weighed 0.94 grams, which was a significant amount for a coin at that time. Despite its small size, the coin was widely used for trade and commerce, and it remains a valuable collector's item for numismatists today.
