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© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
Grosso "Aquilino" - Ulrich of Walsee ND
| Silver | 1.5 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Lordship of Padova (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| Vicar | Ulrich of Walsee (1323-1328) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1320-1321 |
| Value | Grosso of 1½ soldi (18) |
| Currency | Denier |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.5 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#416173 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Long cross pattée dividing legend and inner reeded circle. Legend ends with small shield of Pfannberg flanked by trefoils.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: CIVITAS
Lettering (regular font): CIVITAS
Translation: ... city
Edge
Plain
Comment
Imitation of the Merano adlergroschen (eagle groat) (see link).
Varieties in punctuation exist.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Grosso "Aquilino" - Ulrich of Walsee ND (1320-1321) coin is that it features an image of an eagle on the obverse side, which was a symbol of the House of Walsee, a powerful noble family in the Italian States during the 14th century.
