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© Cycnos (CC BY-NC)
Liard - Anonyme famille Mazzetti, type au H couronné et à la croix fleurdelisée ND
| Billon | 0.71 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Lordship of Frinco (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1581-1601 |
| Value | 1 Liard |
| Currency | Brescia - Lira (1426-1501) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 0.71 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#150432 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
(fr) Légende circulaire, croix fleurdelisée.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IN · HOC · SIG · VINCES ·
Unabridged legend: In hoc sig (-no) vinces
Comment
(fr)Il s'agit de l'une des premières contrefaçons imitant les liards français de Henri III.
En 1611, les Mazzetti sont privés du fief de Frinco et du droit de battre monnaie en raison des nombreuses contrefaçons effectuées dans leur atelier par Rodolfo II.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique blend of French and Italian influences in its design. The coin's obverse features the letter "H" crowned and surrounded by a fleur-de-lis, which is a common motif in French heraldry. However, the coin's reverse features a cross fleurdelisée, which is a symbol commonly associated with the Italian city of Florence. This blend of French and Italian influences reflects the complex political and cultural history of the Italian States during the 16th century.