'Carrarese' of 4 soldi - Francis I

Issuer Padova, Lordship of
Year 1386-1388
Type Standard circulation coin
Value Carrarese of 4 soldi (48)
Currency Denier
Composition Silver (.750) (later debased to 0.360)
Weight 1.65 g
Diameter 24 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) CNI VI#p.192, 5
Obverse description Carrara family arms (two carts) within polylobe.
Obverse script Latin (uncial)
Obverse lettering ⸰ F • D • ARARIA • PA • • DVE • E • CETERA ⸰
(Translation: Francis of Carrara, Padua et cetera)
Reverse description Saint Daniel, standing facing, nimbate and holding banner in left hand, and model of the fortress of Paudua in his right. In field at right, letter n divides six annulets above and below.
Reverse script Latin (uncial)
Reverse lettering • S • DAnIEL • MAR • TIR n
(Translation: Saint Daniel Martyr)
Edge Smooth
Mint
Mintage ND (1386-1388) - Sigile n -
Numisquare ID 4217422430
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