1 Sesino - Alfonso IV d'Este ND (1658-1662) front 1 Sesino - Alfonso IV d'Este ND (1658-1662) back
1 Sesino - Alfonso IV d'Este ND (1658-1662) photo

1 Sesino - Alfonso IV d'Este ND

 
Copper 0.7 g 15 mm
Description
Issuer
Duchy of Modena and Reggio (Italian States)
Duke
Alfonso IV (1658-1662)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1658-1662
Value
Sesino = 4 Denari Modenesi (1⁄240)
Currency
Scudo
Composition
Copper
Weight
0.7 g
Diameter
15 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#58561
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

2-line inscription within cartouche.

Script: Latin

Lettering: MVTIN SESIN

Interesting fact

The 1 Sesino coin from the Duchy of Modena and Reggio, featuring Alfonso IV d'Este, is interesting because it was minted during a time of great turmoil in Italy. The coin was minted between 1658 and 1662, a period when the Italian States were experiencing political instability and conflict, including the Fronde, a civil war in France that affected much of Europe. Despite these challenges, the coin still maintains its value and historical significance, offering a glimpse into the economic and political climate of 17th-century Italy.