1 parpaiolle - Anonyme ND (1581-1601) front 1 parpaiolle - Anonyme ND (1581-1601) back
1 parpaiolle - Anonyme ND (1581-1601) photo
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1 parpaiolle - Anonyme ND

 
Billon 1.42 g -
Description
Issuer
Lordship of Frinco (Italian States)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1581-1601
Composition
Billon
Weight
1.42 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#434621
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

(fr) Légende circulaire, buste d'Alessandro Farnese à gauche.

Script: Latin

Lettering: M SPECTATOR

Comment

(fr)

Contrefaçon de la parpaiolle de Parme.

En 1611, les Mazzetti sont privés du fief de Frinco et du droit de battre monnaie en raison des nombreuses contrefaçons effectuées dans leur atelier par Rodolfo II.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 parpaiolle coin from the Lordship of Frinco (Italian States) is that it was made of Billon, which is an alloy of silver and copper. This was a common practice during that time period, as it allowed for the creation of coins that were more durable and resistant to wear and tear than coins made of pure silver. Additionally, the use of Billon allowed for the creation of coins with a lower silver content, which made them more accessible to a wider range of people.