Gold Bolognino ND (1376-1401) front Gold Bolognino ND (1376-1401) back
Gold Bolognino ND (1376-1401) photo
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Gold Bolognino ND

 
Gold 3.5 g 20 mm
Description
Issuer
Republic of Bologna (Italian States)
Period
Republic (1376-1401)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1376-1401
Value
1 Bolognino d'oro = 1 Ducat (34)
Currency
Grosso Agontano
Composition
Gold
Weight
3.5 g
Diameter
20 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#347500
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Saint Peter standing, forward, nimbate, holding keys in his right hand and book in left. Star in field at left.

Script: Latin (uncial)

Lettering: · S · PetrVS · aPOStOLVS

Lettering (regular font): · S · PETRVS · APOSTOLVS

Translation: Saint Peter, Apostle

Comment

The first gold coin type struck in Bologna.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Gold Bolognino coin is that it was minted during the reign of Giovanni II d'Asburgo, who was the ruler of the Republic of Bologna at the time. The coin features an image of him on one side and the coat of arms of Bologna on the other. This coin is a rare and valuable piece of numismatic history, with only a limited number of coins minted during its production run.