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½ Doppia - Ferdinando di Borbone
| Gold (.891) | 3.57 g | - |
| Issuer | Duchy of Parma and Piacenza (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1785-1797 |
| Value | ½ Doppia (16) |
| Currency | Lira (?-1802) |
| Composition | Gold (.891) |
| Weight | 3.57 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#86136 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned arms in sprigs.
Script: Latin
Lettering: D·G·PARMÆ PLAC·ETVASTAL·DVX 1789
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Doppia coin from the Duchy of Parma and Piacenza is that it was minted during the reign of Ferdinando di Borbone, who was the Duke of Parma and Piacenza from 1785 until 1797. The coin was made of gold (.891) and weighed 3.57 grams. It was a standard circulation coin during that time and is now considered a valuable collector's item.
