1 Luigino - Imitation of Dombes 1½ Ecu 'Totam Asiam’ variant
1666 year| Billon | 1.90 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Marquisate of Fosdinovo (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| Marquess | Pasquale Malaspina (1663-1666) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1666 |
| Value | 1 Luigino |
| Currency | Lira |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 1.90 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#226187 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Coat of arms of the Principality of Dombes with text surrounding
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✿ PER • TOTAM • ASIAM • CVRRENS •
Translation: In circulation in all Asia
Edge
Plain.
Comment
This sort of coin was produced for circulation in the Ottoman Empire, where they were also known as timeens. It was an imitation of a 1 1/2 écu of Dombes with a lower silver content. The coin was very popular in the Ottoman Empire, but by the late 1660s the economy was so flooded with substandard imitations that the state intervened to stop their circulation.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it is an imitation of the Dombes 1½ Ecu coin, which was a popular trade coin in the 17th century. The Marquisate of Fosdinovo, where this coin was minted, was a small state in the Italian States, and the coin was likely minted to facilitate trade with other regions. Despite being an imitation, the coin still holds historical significance and value to collectors today.