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⅐ Ducat - Ferdinand I
| Silver (.902) | 3.672 g | - |
| Issuer | Duchy of Parma and Piacenza (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Ferdinand I (1765-1802) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1784-1787 |
| Value | ⅐ Ducaton (1) |
| Currency | Lira (?-1802) |
| Composition | Silver (.902) |
| Weight | 3.672 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#84880 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned oval shield in wreath, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering: D · G · PARMÆ PLAC · ET VAST · DVX 1787
Translation: ... by God's grace Duke of Parma, Piacenza and Guastalla.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ⅐ Ducat - Ferdinand I 1784-1787 coin from the Duchy of Parma and Piacenza is that it features a unique design element - a small shield with the initials "F" and "P" on either side of the crown, which stands for "Ferdinandus Dux Parmensis" or "Ferdinand, Duke of Parma." This coin was minted during the reign of Ferdinand I, who ruled the Duchy of Parma and Piacenza from 1784 to 1787.
