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1 Sesino - Louis XIV ND
| Copper | 0.4 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Modena and Reggio (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| King | Louis XIV (1704-1705) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1704-1705 |
| Value | 1 Sesino (1⁄200) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 0.4 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1706 |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#187435 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Three-line legend in a cartouche.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MVTIN
SESIN
Edge
Plain
Comment
During the War of Spanish Succession, the French occupied several towns in Piedmont. Modena surrendered on July 31, 1702. By the end of 1703, plans were afoot to set up a monetary workshop in Modena. In 1704 and 1705, this workshop minted billon and copper coins on behalf of Louis XIV.The Modena césin was worth 1.2 deniers de France. Or 200 for a Livre Tournois.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Sesino - Louis XIV ND (1704-1705) coin from the Duchy of Modena and Reggio (Italian States) is that it features a unique design element - a small shield with the coat of arms of the House of Este, the ruling family of the Duchy, located above the king's head on the obverse side of the coin. This shield is not found on other coins of the same denomination and time period, making it a distinctive feature of this particular coin.
