© Sidão Fistarol
© Sidão Fistarol
1 Luigino - Imitation of Dombes
1669 year| Billon | 1.98 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Marquisate of Fosdinovo (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| Marchioness | Maria Maddalena Centurione (1666-1669) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1669 |
| Value | 1 Luigino |
| Currency | Lira |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 1.98 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#391328 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Coat of arms of the Principality of Dombes with text surrounding
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✿ INTER • SPINA • CERULEA • FLORENT
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 the 1 Luigino coin from the Marquisate of Fosdinovo is that it was made of Billon, which is an alloy of copper and silver. This was a common practice in the Italian States during the 17th century, as it allowed for the creation of coins that had a lower intrinsic value than pure silver or gold coins, but still maintained a level of durability and resistance to wear and tear. The use of Billon in coinage also made it easier to produce coins in large quantities, as it was a less expensive material than pure precious metals.
