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Picciolo Anonymous ND
| Billon | 0.56 g | 15 mm |
| Issuer | Ascoli (Papal States) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1417-1471 |
| Value | 1 Denier (1 Picciolo) (1⁄24) |
| Currency | Groschen (1188-1534) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 0.56 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#376645 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Tricuspid cross
Script: Latin
Lettering: ٠S٠EMINDIVS
Translation: Saint Emidio
Comment
Attribuited by CNI to Martin V (1417-31); Muntoni, because of presence of mintmaster's sign of Emiliano Orfini,dates it after Pius II (1458-64); Berman dates it between Pius II and Paul II (1464-71).
Variants exists with different shapes of cross, and slightly different lettering.
Interesting fact
The Picciolo coin from Ascoli (Papal States) made of Billon weighing 0.56 g is interesting because it was used as a form of currency during the Renaissance period, specifically between 1417-1471, and it features an anonymous design, which was common during that time period.