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¼ Soldo - Besso Ferrero Fieschi
| Billon | 0.7 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Marquessate of Masserano (Masserano, Italian States) |
|---|---|
| Marquess | Besso Ferrero-Fieschi (1559-1584) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1577-1580 |
| Value | ¼ Soldo |
| Currency | Soldo (1154-1667) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 0.7 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#376921 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Cross with lily ends
Lettering: ✠ ✠
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ¼ Soldo coin from the Marquessate of Masserano is that it features a unique design element - a small shield with the initials "B.F." (Besso Ferrero) on the reverse side, which was a personal emblem of the coin's designer, Besso Ferrero Fieschi. This distinctive feature sets the coin apart from other coins of the time and adds to its historical and numismatic significance.
