1 Doppia - Ranuccio Farnese II 1692 front 1 Doppia - Ranuccio Farnese II 1692 back
1 Doppia - Ranuccio Farnese II 1692 photo
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1 Doppia - Ranuccio Farnese II

1692 year
Gold (.891) 6.9 g -
Description
Issuer
Duchy of Parma and Piacenza (Italian States)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1692
Value
1 Doppia (32)
Currency
Lira (?-1802)
Composition
Gold (.891)
Weight
6.9 g
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#86139
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Head of wind blowing from right to left into clouds.

Script: Latin

Lettering: PELLIT · ET · AT TRAHIT

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1692 Ranuccio Farnese II 1 Doppia coin from the Duchy of Parma and Piacenza is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Italy. The coin was issued during the reign of Ranuccio Farnese II, who was the Duke of Parma and Piacenza from 1646 until his death in 1694. During his reign, Farnese II implemented a number of economic reforms, including the introduction of a new currency system, which helped to stabilize the economy and promote trade in the region. The 1 Doppia coin was a key part of this new currency system, and it remained in circulation for many years, serving as a symbol of the Duchy's economic growth and prosperity.