© Numismatica Varesi
© Numismatica Varesi
Piombo plomb
| Billon | 5.39 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Luni (Lombard Kingdom) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 650-720 |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 5.39 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#432686 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
(fr) Légende circulaire, dans le champs une croix et un bâton pastoral qui font partie des lettres du monogramme inversé ECCLBNE.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
EPC S VENANTIVS
ECCL BNE
Unabridged legend:
Espiscopus sanctus Venantius
Ecclesie Basilianae
Comment
(fr)L'évêque Venantius (VIe siècle – 603 ?) était évêque de Luni, contemporain et ami de Saint Grégoire le Grand. Il est vénéré comme saint par l'Église catholique. Le diocèse de Luni était par ailleurs dédié à l'évêque Saint Basile.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Piombo (plomb) coin from the Bishopric of Luni (Lombard Kingdom) is that it was made of a unique alloy called Billon, which is a mixture of silver and copper. This alloy was commonly used in medieval Europe to create coins that were more durable and resistant to wear and tear than coins made of pure silver. The use of Billon in the production of coins also allowed for the creation of coins with a lower silver content, making them more accessible to a wider range of people.