1 Bisante

€17,731.00
IssuerFamagusta, City of
Year1570
TypeEmergency coinage › Siege coins
Value1 Bisante
CurrencyBisante (1489-1570)
CompositionCopper
Weight3.32 g
Dimensions27 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) MB#11
Obverse descriptionFacing Lion of St. Mark, date below
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringPRO. REGNI. CYPRI. PR(A)ES(S)IDIO
(Translation: For the government of the Kingdom of Cyprus.)
Reverse descriptionSmall Cupid above 5-line inscription
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringVENETORV / FIDES. INVI / OLABILIS / BISANTE / I(F)
EdgeSmooth
Mint
Mintage1570  - (fr) monnaie obsidionale -
Catalog ID1722323920
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