© Numismatica Ranieri
© Numismatica Ranieri
Denier - Urban VI ND
| Silver | 0.81 g | - |
| Issuer | Comtat Venaissin (Papal States) |
|---|---|
| Pope | Urban VI (Urbanus VI) (1378-1389) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1378-1389 |
| Value | 1 Denier (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Livre Tournois |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.81 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#338432 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Cross with keys in second and third angles.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✠ SANT'·PET·E·PAUL
Translation: St. Peter and St. Paul.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Pope Urban VI, who was the first pope to be elected from the Order of the Franciscans. This coin, made of silver, was used as a means of payment in the Papal States, which was a territory under the direct rule of the Pope. Despite its small weight of 0.81 grams, it was an important part of the local economy and played a significant role in the financial transactions of the time.
