1 Scudo - Ranuccio Farnese II ND (1646-1694) front 1 Scudo - Ranuccio Farnese II ND (1646-1694) back
1 Scudo - Ranuccio Farnese II ND (1646-1694) photo
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1 Scudo - Ranuccio Farnese II ND

 
Silver 27.5 g -
Description
Issuer
Duchy of Parma and Piacenza (Italian States)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1646-1694
Value
1 Scudo (6)
Currency
Lira (?-1802)
Composition
Silver
Weight
27.5 g
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#116784
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Armored figure holding scepter to right.

Script: Latin

Lettering: ·S·VITALIS·PARMÆ·PROT

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Scudo coin from the Duchy of Parma and Piacenza is that it features an image of Ranuccio Farnese II, who was the Duke of Parma and Piacenza from 1646 until his death in 1694. He was a member of the powerful Farnese family, which had a significant impact on the history and culture of the region. The coin's design, which includes Ranuccio Farnese II's portrait, was likely meant to symbolize the power and authority of the duke and the Farnese dynasty.