© Numismatica Varesi
© Numismatica Varesi
Grosso of 4 denari - In the name of Frederick I ND
| Silver | 1.2 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Brescia (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| Period | Commune (1186-1337) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1186-1311 |
| Value | Grosso = 4 Denari (½) |
| Currency | Grosso (1186-1441) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.2 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#328439 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Short cross pattée, top dividing reeded inner circle
Script: Latin
Lettering: ⸰ FRE ' IM ⬩ R
Unabridged legend: Fredericus imperator romae
Translation: Frederick, emperor of Rome
Comment
A variant has a small circle with a circumscribed X on both sides (MIR 107/2):© Numismatica Varesi
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Frederick I, also known as Frederick Barbarossa, who was the Holy Roman Emperor from 1155 to 1190. He was a powerful and influential leader who played a significant role in shaping the political landscape of Europe during the Middle Ages. The coin's minting in Brescia, a city in the Italian States, suggests that Frederick I had a strong influence in the region and that the coin was likely used for trade and commerce within his empire.
