© Pedro Branco (CC BY)
© Pedro Branco (CC BY)
10 Soldi - Ferdinand I Parma; square arms
1784 year| Billon | 2.1 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Parma and Piacenza (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Ferdinand I (1765-1802) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1784 |
| Value | 10 Soldi (½) |
| Currency | Lira (?-1802) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 2.1 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#294325 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Half length figure of Saint Hilario, value in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SOLDI X
S•HILARIVS PAR•PROT•
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 10 Soldi - Ferdinand I (Parma; square arms) 1784 coin from the Duchy of Parma and Piacenza (Italian States) is that it was made of Billon, a type of alloy that was commonly used in coinage during that time period. Billon is a mixture of silver and other metals, typically copper, and was used to create a more durable and affordable alternative to pure silver coins. The use of Billon in coinage was a common practice in many European countries during the 18th century, and this coin is a prime example of that.
