© CGB
© CGB
Denier type au chatel bonifacien surfrappé ND
| Copper | 0.74 g | 14.5 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 | 0.74 g |
| Diameter | 14.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Counterstamped, Cut |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#391682 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cross cantoned with the letters NIFA.
Lettering: NIFA
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.
Weights between 0.5g and 1.2g.
BO on obverse and NIFA on reverse for Bonifacio.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during a time of great turmoil in the region. The City of Bonifacio was part of the French States, but it was constantly under threat from the surrounding Italian states. As a result, the coinage of the city was often irregular and varied, with different types and denominations being issued in quick succession. This particular coin, the Denier type au chatel bonifacien (surfrappé), was issued during the reign of King Louis II of Naples, who ruled the city from 1282 to 1453. Despite its turbulent history, the coin remains a valuable and sought-after collector's item among numismatists today.
