1 Scudo d'Oro - Ottavio Farnese 1552-1557 front 1 Scudo d'Oro - Ottavio Farnese 1552-1557 back
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1 Scudo d'Oro - Ottavio Farnese

 
Gold 3.3 g 24 mm
Description
Issuer
Duchy of Parma and Piacenza (Italian States)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1552-1557
Value
1 Scudo d'Oro (16)
Currency
Lira (?-1802)
Composition
Gold
Weight
3.3 g
Diameter
24 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#116782
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Reclining figure above date.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
SECVRIT· P·PARME·
1556

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Scudo d'Oro - Ottavio Farnese 1552-1557 coin is that it was minted during a time of great change and upheaval in Italy. The coin was issued by the Duchy of Parma and Piacenza, which was a small state in northern Italy that was ruled by the Farnese family. During the reign of Ottavio Farnese, the duchy faced challenges from neighboring powers and was eventually absorbed into the Duchy of Milan. Despite this turmoil, the 1 Scudo d'Oro coin remained a popular and valuable form of currency throughout the region.