© Numismatica Varesi
© Numismatica Varesi
1 Grosso - Pier Luigi Farnese ND
| Silver | 1.75 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Castro (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Peter Louis Farnese (Pier Luigi) (1545-1547) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1545-1547 |
| Value | 1 Grosso (1⁄20) |
| Currency | Scudo |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.75 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#429668 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Standing Saint Savinus, holding crozier in left hand, right hand raised in blessing.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SAVIN ⋆ VRBS ⋆ CASTR ⋆ CVS
Translation: Savinus, guardian of the city of Castro
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Grosso - Pier Luigi Farnese ND (1545-1547) coin from the Duchy of Castro (Italian States) is that it features an image of a shield with the Farnese family's coat of arms on one side, and the other side bears the image of a crowned and mantled bust of Pier Luigi Farnese.
