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Grosso Aquilino - Bailardino of Nogarole ND
| Silver | 1.5 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | City of Vicenza (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| Lord | Bailardino of Nogarole (1313-1329) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1320-1329 |
| Value | Grosso "Aquilino" (3⁄40) |
| Currency | Lira |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.5 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#416907 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned eagle with wings spread, head turned left within reeded inner circle. Shield with Nogarole arms between stars at end of legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✠ ⸰ CIVITAS ⸰ ✶ ✶
Translation: City
Comment
Imitation of the Tyrol adlergroschen.
Struck at the Verona mint for Vicenza, which had recently come under Veronese control. Bailardino of Nogarole was podesta of Vicenza.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Grosso Aquilino - Bailardino of Nogarole ND (1320-1329) coin is that it features a unique design on its reverse side. Instead of the usual depiction of a saint or a coat of arms, this coin features a stylized representation of an eagle, which was the symbol of the Nogarole family, who were the rulers of the city of Vicenza at the time. This design element sets the coin apart from other coins of the same era and makes it a distinctive piece of numismatic history.