© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
10 Soldi - Francis I Piacenza ND
| Billon | 3.8 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Parma and Piacenza (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Francis Farnese (1694-1727) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1694-1727 |
| Value | 10 Soldi (½) |
| Currency | Lira (?-1802) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 3.8 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#84899 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Saint Antoninus on horseback to left, holding pennant, value in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
S · ANTONINVS · M · PROT · PLA .
SOLDI X
Translation:
Saint Antoninus martyr, protector of Piacenza
10 Soldi
Comment
Weight varies between 2.5 and 4.2 grams
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 10 Soldi coin from the Duchy of Parma and Piacenza is that it features an image of Francis I, the ruler of the duchy from 1694 to 1727, on one side, and the coat of arms of the Farnese family, who ruled the duchy, on the other.
