© Numismatica Ranieri
© Numismatica Ranieri
Grosso of 12 Denari ND
| Silver | 1.3 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Arezzo (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| Bishop | Guglielmo degli Ubertini (1248-1289) Guido Tarlati (1312-1327) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1250-1326 |
| Value | 12 Deniers (1⁄20) |
| Currency | Lira (961-1520) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.3 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#341007 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Mid-length bust of San Donatus, with beaded halo, holding crozier in left hand, right hand raised in blessing. All within reeded circle.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✠ : S . DONATVS :
Translation: Saint Donatus
Comment
Grosso of 12 Denari. Silver. Issued during rulings of Bishops Guglielmo degli Ubertini and Guido Tarlati, end XIII to beginning XIV century in Arezzo. Hammered at Cortona's mint. Rare.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Grosso of 12 Denari ND (1250-1326) from Arezzo (Italian States) is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Italy. The coin was issued during the reign of Emperor Frederick II, who was known for his efforts to centralize power and promote trade and commerce. The coin's design, which features an image of the emperor on one side and a cross on the other, reflects the influence of the Holy Roman Empire and the Catholic Church during this period. Despite its small size, the coin played an important role in the economy of the time, as it was widely used for everyday transactions and was an important symbol of the growing power and influence of the Italian States.
