Picciolo

Features

Issuer Florence (Italian States)
Period Republic of Florence (1115-1532)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 1315-1331
Value Picciolo
Currency Fiorino (1115-1532)
Composition Billon
Weight 0.6 g
Diameter 15 mm
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
307516
References MIR# 80
Alberto Varesi; 2000. Monete Italiane Regionali / Volume 1. Lombardia, zecche minori (2nd edition). Edizioni Numismatica Varesi, Pavia, Italy.
And 13 more volumes.

Obverse

Lily of Florence with two flowers, inside circle

Lettering: + FLORENTIA

Reverse

Mid-length bust of St. John the Baptist, cross-tipped staff over his left shoulder

Lettering: + IOHANNES . B

Mint

Florence, Italy

Comments

Several sub-types catloged as MIR 76-81.

CNI lists the picciolo as the smallest denomination issued in the Republic of Florence between 1315-1331.
In 1332 it is replaced by the quattrino of 4 denari: https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces87934.html

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ND (1315-1331) 

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