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© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
½ Gosso - Pier Luigi Farnese ND
| Silver | 0.6 g | - |
| Issuer | Duchy of Castro (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Peter Louis Farnese (Pier Luigi) (1545-1547) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1545-1547 |
| Value | ½ Grosso (1⁄40) |
| Currency | Scudo |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.6 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#429667 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Three line inscription wihin wreath.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
DVX
CASTRI
I
Translation: 1st Duke of Castro
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Gosso - Pier Luigi Farnese ND (1545-1547) coin from the Duchy of Castro (Italian States) is that it features a unique design on its reverse side. The coin's reverse depicts a shield with the Farnese family's coat of arms, which includes a distinctive pair of horns, known as the "Farnese horns." This design was a symbol of the Farnese family's power and influence in the region, and it sets the coin apart from other coins of the time.
