© Éditions V. Gadoury
© Éditions V. Gadoury
1 sesino aigle et Saint Ludovic - Guglielmo I Malaspina ND
| Billon | 0.50 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Marquisate of Tresana (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| Marquess | William I (Guglielmo I Malaspina) (1528-1580) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1528-1580 |
| Value | 1 Sesino (1⁄40) |
| Currency | Lira |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 0.50 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#432977 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
(fr) Légende circulaire entourée de grènetis, buste barbu et couronné de Saint Ludovic.
Script: Latin
Lettering: S • LODOVS • PRO • N •
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an eagle and Saint Ludovic on one side, and Guglielmo I Malaspina on the other. This suggests that the coin was issued during a time when the Marquisate of Tresana was under the rule of the Malaspina family, and that the eagle and Saint Ludovic were important symbols of the region or the ruling family. Additionally, the fact that the coin is made of Billon, a type of alloy that is composed of a mixture of metals, suggests that it was minted during a time when the use of precious metals was not as widespread or accessible as it is today.
