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2 Doppia - Alberico I Cybo Malaspin
| Gold | 13.07 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Massa-Carrara (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Alberic I (Alberico I Cybo) (1568-1623) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1582-1589 |
| Value | 2 Doppia (32) |
| Currency | Lira |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 13.07 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#126315 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned coat-of-arms
Script: Latin
Lettering: S★R★I★ET★MASSAE★PRINCIEP★I★4★
Comment
An extremely rare issue. Marquis Alberico I opened the mint at Lunigiana after inheriting the estate from his mother. The last coinage of Massa Di Lungiana, in the name of Maria Beatrice D'Este Cybo Malaspina, was actually produced in Milan.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 2 Doppia - Alberico I Cybo Malaspin 1582-1589 from Duchy of Massa-Carrara (Italian States) made of Gold weighing 13.07 g is that it was minted during a time of great political and economic change in Italy. The coin was issued during the reign of Alberico I Cybo Malaspin, who was the first Duke of Massa-Carrara and ruled from 1582 to 1589. This period saw the rise of the Medici family in nearby Florence, which had a significant impact on the political and economic landscape of the region. The coin's gold content and intricate design also reflect the wealth and prosperity of the Duchy of Massa-Carrara during this time.
