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Pul countermarked Caffa's "Christogram" ND
| Copper | 2 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | City of Caffa (Genoese colonies) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1300-1400 |
| Value | Pul or Follero = 1⁄16 Aspr |
| Currency | Aspron (1266-1475) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 2 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#132604 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Comment
Uncertain Golden Horde pulo with a "Christogram" ("Chi-rho") countermark from the Genoese Crimean colony (most probably Caffa). The Genoese minted only a few copper puls in Caffa, preferring to countermark the Golden Horde puls instead. Rare type with a "Christogram" countermark - this origin of this type is not quite certain.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a countermark, which is a symbol or marking that was added to the coin after it was minted, in this case, the "Christogram" of Caffa. This countermark was used to indicate that the coin was issued by the City of Caffa, a Genoese colony, and it adds an extra layer of historical significance to the coin.
