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1 Ducatone - Alessandro
| Silver (.958) | 32.1 g | 42 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Parma and Piacenza (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Alexander Farnese (1586-1592) Ranuccio I Farnese (1592-1622) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1589-1620 |
| Value | 1 Ducaton (1 Ducatone) (7) |
| Currency | Lira (?-1802) |
| Composition | Silver (.958) |
| Weight | 32.1 g |
| Diameter | 42 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#51305 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Allegorical figure of city, holding lily and cornucopia, allegorical figure of River Po at lower left, wolf seated at lower right, date divides mintmaster's initials in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PLACENTIAE . PAR . ETC
Engraver: Andrea Crostino
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Ducatone coin from the Duchy of Parma and Piacenza is that it features an image of Alessandro Farnese, who was the Duke of Parma and Piacenza from 1589 to 1620. The coin was minted during his reign and bears his name and title on the obverse side, while the reverse side features the coat of arms of the Farnese family. This coin is a rare and valuable piece of numismatic history, highly sought after by collectors of Italian coins.
