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© Nomisma
1 luigino - Violante Doria Lomellini imitation de Dombes
1667 year| Silver | 2.18 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | County of Loano (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| Count | Giovanni Andrea III Doria (1654-1737) |
| Regent | Violante Doria Lomellini (1654-1671) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1667 |
| Value | 1 Luigino |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.18 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#435654 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
(fr) Légende circulaire entourée de grènetis, écu couronné par trois lys, contenant trois lys, date de chaque coté.
Script: Latin
Lettering: • SANCTE • SIT • TRIADI • LAVS
Comment
(fr)Ces pièces de 5 sols étaient frappées pour le commerce avec le Levant et sont appelées aussi luigino.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it is an imitation of the Dombes coin, which was a type of currency used in the Dombes region of France. The Violante Doria Lomellini coin was created in 1667 as a way to simulate the Dombes coin, and it features a similar design and composition to the original. This imitation coin was used in the County of Loano, which was a region in the Italian States. Despite being an imitation, the Violante Doria Lomellini coin still holds historical significance and value to collectors today.