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1 Ducatone - Odoardo Farnese
1626 year| Silver (.951) | 32 g | 44 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Parma and Piacenza (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Edward I Farnese (Odoardo) (1622-1646) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1626 |
| Value | 1 Ducaton (1 Ducatone) (7) |
| Currency | Lira (?-1802) |
| Composition | Silver (.951) |
| Weight | 32 g |
| Diameter | 44 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#21517 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Saint Antoninus on horseback to right, holding pennant, Roman numeral date in exergue
Script: Latin
Lettering: S : ANTON : : MART : PROT : PLAC .
Translation: Saint Antoninus martyr, protector of Piacenza
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Ducatone - Odoardo Farnese 1626 coin is that it features an image of Odoardo Farnese, the Duke of Parma and Piacenza, on one side, and the coat of arms of the Farnese family on the other. This coin was minted during Odoardo's reign from 1622 to 1646 and was used as a standard circulation coin in the Duchy of Parma and Piacenza, which was a region in northern Italy. The coin is made of silver with a purity of .951 and weighs 32 grams.
