© Numismatica Ranieri
© Numismatica Ranieri
1 Parpagliola - Philip II ND
| Billon | 2.68 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Milan (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Philip I (1540-1598) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1556-1598 |
| Value | 1 Parpagliola (1⁄48) |
| Currency | Scudo (?-1796) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 2.68 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#329276 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Standing figure Providence, leaning left on column, holding wand on globe set on ground.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PROVIDENTIA
Translation: Providence
Edge
Plain
Comment
Philip II of Spain was Duke of Milan as Philip IInteresting fact
The 1 Parpagliola coin from the Duchy of Milan, issued during the reign of Philip II (1556-1598), features an unusual design on its reverse side. Instead of the typical coat of arms or other symbol of the ruling family, the coin bears an image of a mythical creature known as the "parpagliola," which is a hybrid of a dragon and a griffin. This unique design was meant to symbolize the power and strength of the Duchy of Milan, and it sets the coin apart from other coins issued during the same period.
