Medieval coin – HCR84794

Obverse

Inscription:

ALFONSVS DI GR

Design:

Crowned bust left.

Inscription:

ARAGON SARDIN

Design:

Intersecting cross flanked by S-O-A-O.

Period

Medieval

Category

Sardinia: Aragonese dominion (1323-1516)

Group

Authority

Sardinia: kingdom

Person

Alfonso the Magnanimous, king of Sicily and Sardinia, king of Naples, king of Aragon and Valencia, count of Barcelona, 1416-1458

Dating

1416-1458

Mint

Cagliari

Denomination

Picciolo

Metal

billon

Technique

struck

Weight (g)

0.59

Diameter (mm)

15.2

Acquisition method

gift

Source

Birmingham Museum Scott collection

Reference

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