Grosso of 12 Denari - John of Bohemia ND (1331-1335) front Grosso of 12 Denari - John of Bohemia ND (1331-1335) back
Grosso of 12 Denari - John of Bohemia ND (1331-1335) photo
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Grosso of 12 Denari - John of Bohemia ND

 
Silver 1.15 g 19 mm
Description
Issuer
City of Parma (Italian States)
Lord
John of Bohemia (1331-1335)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1331-1335
Value
Grosso of 12 denari (1⁄20)
Currency
Lira
Composition
Silver
Weight
1.15 g
Diameter
19 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#430155
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Bohemian lion left.

Script: Latin

Lettering: ✠ ⋆ BOHEMIE ⋆ REX ⋆

Translation: King of Bohemia

Comment

Varieties exist.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Grosso of 12 Denari - John of Bohemia ND (1331-1335) from City of Parma (Italian States) made of Silver weighing 1.15 g is that it was minted during the reign of John of Bohemia, who was the King of Bohemia and Count of Luxembourg. He was known for his military campaigns and his support of the arts, and this coin may have been minted to help finance his military endeavors or to promote trade and commerce in the region.