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Picciolo ND
| Copper | 0.56 g | 15 mm |
| Issuer | Republic of Massa (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1317-1319 |
| Value | 1 Picciolo (1⁄12) |
| Currency | Grosso Agontano |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 0.56 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#432509 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
(fr) Légende circulaire entourée de grènetis, au centre dans un autre cercle de grènetis, buste de l'évêque portant la mitre, bénissant de la main droite et tenant un bâton de la main gauche.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✠ • S' •CE RBOИ'
Comment
(fr)Article italien avec de belles photos des monnaies de Massa di Maremma (Massa Maritima)
https://www.cronacanumismatica.com/gli-speciali-di-cn-la-zecca-e-le-monete-di-massa-di-maremma/
Interesting fact
The Picciolo coin from the Republic of Massa (Italian States) was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Italy. The coinage of the time was characterized by a lack of standardization, with different cities and states issuing their own coins with varying weights, sizes, and metallic compositions. The Picciolo coin, made of copper and weighing 0.56 grams, was one of the first attempts at standardization, and it paved the way for the eventual adoption of a unified currency across Italy.