1 Sesino - Francis (Piacenza; cross) ND (1694-1727) front 1 Sesino - Francis (Piacenza; cross) ND (1694-1727) back
1 Sesino - Francis (Piacenza; cross) ND (1694-1727) photo
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1 Sesino - Francis Piacenza; cross ND

 
Copper 1.1 g 17 mm
Description
Issuer
Duchy of Parma and Piacenza (Italian States)
Duke
Francis Farnese (1694-1727)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1694-1727
Value
1 Sesino (1⁄40)
Currency
Lira (?-1802)
Composition
Copper
Weight
1.1 g
Diameter
17 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#329855
Rarity index
88%

Reverse

Floriate cross; beaded border.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
SALVS
MVNDI

Translation: Salvation of the world.

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Sesino coin from the Duchy of Parma and Piacenza is that it features a unique design element - a cross on the reverse side, which was a symbol of the House of Farnese, the ruling family of the duchy at the time.