© CGB
© CGB
Type au grand B avec besant ND
| Copper | 0.42 g | 11.5 mm |
| Issuer | City of Bonifacio (French States) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic of Genoa (1282-1453) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1282-1453 |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 0.42 g |
| Diameter | 11.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Counterstamped, Cut |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#391208 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Medieval cross intersecting a circle of greneti with a besant in the lower right quadrant.
Comment
All large B-type coins were minted on blank sides (see the book on Bonifacian medieval coins, page 35).
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design element known as a "besant," which is a small crescent-shaped motif that appears on the coin's reverse side. The besant is believed to have been added to the coin's design to symbolize the city of Bonifacio's connection to the Mediterranean Sea and its maritime history.
