1 Zecchino (Hannibal Alfonso Emanuele) 1704 front 1 Zecchino (Hannibal Alfonso Emanuele) 1704 back
1 Zecchino (Hannibal Alfonso Emanuele) 1704 photo
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1 Zecchino Hannibal Alfonso Emanuele

1704 year
Gold (.986) 3.5 g 23 mm
Description
Issuer
Porcia (Italian States)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1704
Value
1 Zecchino
Currency
Zecchino
Composition
Gold (.986)
Weight
3.5 g
Diameter
23 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#84571
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Crowned oval shield of 4-fold arms, with central shield, in baroque frame, date divided in margin at upper left and right.

Script: Latin

Lettering: COMES. AB(:)ORTENBV(-)RG.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Zecchino (Hannibal Alfonso Emanuele) 1704 from Porcia (Italian States) coin is that it features a unique design element - a hole in the center of the coin. This hole was intentionally placed in the design to signify the coin's value, which was equivalent to one Zechino, a unit of currency used in the Italian States at the time. This design feature sets the coin apart from other coins of its time and makes it a distinctive and interesting collector's item.