2 Bolognini - Francesco III d'Este 1740-1747 front 2 Bolognini - Francesco III d'Este 1740-1747 back
2 Bolognini - Francesco III d'Este 1740-1747 photo
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2 Bolognini - Francesco III d'Este

 
Billon 1.4 g 19 mm
Description
Issuer
Duchy of Modena and Reggio (Italian States)
Duke
Francis III (1737-1780)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1740-1747
Value
2 Bolognini (1⁄40)
Currency
Scudo
Composition
Billon
Weight
1.4 g
Diameter
19 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#57353
Rarity index
93%

Reverse

Three line inscription, date below, within decorated circle.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
DA DUE
BOLOG
MOD
1747

Unabridged legend: Da due bolognini modenese

Translation: Of two Modena bolognini

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 2 Bolognini - Francesco III d'Este 1740-1747 from Duchy of Modena and Reggio (Italian States) made of Billon weighing 1.4 g is that it features an image of Francesco III d'Este, the Duke of Modena and Reggio, on one side, and the coat of arms of the Este family on the other.