© Numismatica Varesi
© Numismatica Varesi
1 Quattrino - Otto
| Billon | 0.81 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Republic of Lucca (Lucca, Italian States) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1160-1805) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1601-1674 |
| Value | 1 Quattrino (1⁄700) |
| Currency | Scudo |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 0.81 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#155373 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Monogrammed "L" Last two digits of date one without, the other within. Surrounded by Legend
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✚ VVLTVS SANCTVS
Comment
Notwithstanding the named emperor, this coin was probably, though not certainly of Lucca, as many different cities minted these, during its republican phase.There exist numerous different varieties of legend, emitter, and date.
This coin is also known as a "sesino"
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Quattrino coin from the Republic of Lucca is that it features an image of Otto, the ruler of the republic, on one side, and an image of the Lucca Cathedral on the other. This coin was minted during Otto's reign from 1601 to 1674 and was used as a standard circulation coin in the Italian States. The use of a prominent local landmark like the Lucca Cathedral on the coin's reverse side highlights the importance of the cathedral as a symbol of the city and its rich history.
