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1 Sesino - Ranuccio II Piacenza; St. Antoninus ND
| Copper | 0.79 g | 14 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Parma and Piacenza (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Ranuccio II Farnese (1646-1694) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1646-1694 |
| Value | 1 Sesino (1⁄40) |
| Currency | Lira (?-1802) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 0.79 g |
| Diameter | 14 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#56836 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Saint Antoninus on horseback to left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: S · ANT · M · PRO · PL ·
Translation: Saint Antoninus, Protector of Piacenza
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Sesino - Ranuccio II coin is that it features an image of St. Antoninus, the patron saint of Piacenza, on one side, while the other side bears the coat of arms of the Farnese family, who ruled the Duchy of Parma and Piacenza during the time the coin was minted.
