Casane astigiane
The Casane Astigiane (Italian for "Houses of Asti") were the major family banking houses of Asti, Italy in the middle ages. Their economic activities included currency exchange and lending.
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The Casane Astigiane (Italian for "Houses of Asti") were the major family banking houses of Asti, Italy in the middle ages. Their economic activities included currency exchange and lending.