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© Walter_Scott
1 Sesino - Philip I Bourbon-Parma arms ND
| Copper | 1.03 g | 17.5 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Parma and Piacenza (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Philip I (1748-1765) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1748-1765 |
| Value | 1 Sesino (1⁄40) |
| Currency | Lira (?-1802) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 1.03 g |
| Diameter | 17.5 mm |
| Thickness | 0.75 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#318992 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Foliated cross, large pellet at end of each arm.
Script: Latin
Lettering: • SALVS • • MUNDI •
Translation: Salvation of the world.
Edge
Plain
Comment
Variants:
Variant with French shield containing a snake on the pole
N#71659
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the Bourbon-Parma arms on one side, which indicates that it was issued during the reign of Philip I, who was a member of the House of Bourbon-Parma and ruled the Duchy of Parma and Piacenza from 1748 to 1765.
