© scan monnaies médiévales bonifaciennes (CC BY-NC-SA)
© scan monnaies médiévales bonifaciennes (CC BY-NC-SA)
Denier type génois au châtel et à la croix sur flan vierge ND
| Copper | 0.75 g | 13 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 | 0.75 g |
| Diameter | 13 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Counterstamped, Cut |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#391373 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Genoese cross-corse cantoned with 4 bezants. within a circle of grenetis.
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 diameter is smaller than that of overprinted or countermarked coins of the same type, as they are die-cut.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Louis IX of France, also known as Saint Louis, who was known for his military campaigns and his role in the Seventh Crusade.
