Denaro Picciolo
| Đơn vị phát hành | Arezzo |
|---|---|
| Năm | 1313-1326 |
| Loại | Standard circulation coin |
| Mệnh giá | 1 Denier (Denaro) (1⁄240) |
| Tiền tệ | Lira (961-1520) |
| Chất liệu | Silver (.500) |
| Trọng lượng | 0.53 g |
| Đường kính | 14 mm |
| Độ dày | |
| Hình dạng | Round (irregular) |
| Kỹ thuật | Hammered |
| Hướng | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Nghệ nhân khắc | |
| Lưu hành đến | |
| Tài liệu tham khảo | CNI XI#61/65, MIR#17 |
| Mô tả mặt trước | Circular legend between two circles of greneti with a cross cutting the legend into four quarters. |
|---|---|
| Chữ viết mặt trước | |
| Chữ khắc mặt trước |
DE AR IT IO (Translation: DI AREZZO In the field + cross pattée secant the smooth circle) |
| Mô tả mặt sau | Circular legend in a circle of grenetis cut at the top and bottom by Saint Donatus, standing facing forward with a mitre, blessing with his left hand and holding a pastoral staff in his right hand. |
| Chữ viết mặt sau | |
| Chữ khắc mặt sau |
`PP: SD N*ATVS’ (Translation: Pontifex Pontificum SAN DONATO In the field, the Saint in nimbate and mitered in vestments, standing, blessing with his right hand, while holding a crozier in his left. Cut the circle and the legend with his head and feet) |
| Cạnh | |
| Xưởng đúc | |
| Số lượng đúc |
ND (1313-1326) - - |
| ID Numisquare | 1553986670 |
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Historical Context: This Denaro Picciolo was issued by the independent commune of Arezzo between 1313 and 1326, a period of significant political flux across Italian city-states. Arezzo, like many Tuscan communes, asserted its sovereignty through coinage amidst internal rivalries and external pressures. This small silver denomination served as essential currency for daily transactions, reflecting the commune's right to mint and self-sufficiency. Its .500 silver fineness was typical for fractional issues of the era, indicative of broader trends and silver availability challenges.
Artistry: The engraver for this common, small denomination remains anonymous, characteristic of medieval communal minting. Stylistically, it belongs to the utilitarian school of Italian communal coinage, prioritizing legibility and symbolic representation. The obverse typically features a prominent cross, a Christian symbol. The reverse often displays a civic emblem or the initial "A" for Arezzo, rendered straightforwardly. Designs are simple, reflecting the coin's diminutive size and the practical demands of mass production, not high artistic aspiration.
Technical/Grading: Weighing a mere 0.53 grams and measuring 14 millimeters, this Denaro Picciolo often exhibits striking inconsistencies. High-points for preservation include the central elements of the cross and any central reverse motif. Due to its thin flan and small diameter, examples frequently show irregular planchet shapes, off-center strikes, and weak detail, particularly along the peripheries. The .500 silver composition, while softer, did not guarantee a full strike, making well-centered, fully detailed examples rare and highly prized.