Maglia di Bianchetto - Guglielmo VIII Paleologo

Guglielmo VIII ruled Montferrat through a period of almost continuous diplomatic maneuvering between Milan, Savoy, and the French crown, a small marquisate perpetually useful to larger powers as a buffer and ally. The maglia — the smallest billon denomination in regular circulation — was the workhorse of local markets, changing hands for bread and small goods while silver grossi handled larger transactions. Virtually none were saved.

The CNI records die variation across this type, with specimens catalogued under #9 through #11 showing minor differences in execution consistent with multiple working dies cut over a production span of nearly two decades.