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2 Doppie - Alberico I Cybo Malaspina
1588 year| Gold | 13.09 g | 29 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Massa-Carrara (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Alberic I (Alberico I Cybo) (1568-1623) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1588 |
| Value | 2 Doppia (32) |
| Currency | Lira |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 13.09 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#298888 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Round, domed temple with ten columns in a field with one large and fourteen small stars
Script: Latin
Lettering: ALIIS ❀ SPRETIS ❀ TE ❀SOLAM ❀
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2 Doppie coin from the Duchy of Massa-Carrara is that it features an unusual design element - a small hole in the center of the coin. This hole was intentionally added to the coin to signify that it was made of pure gold, as gold was considered a valuable and sought-after metal at the time. The hole also served as a way to test the authenticity of the coin, as only genuine gold coins would have this distinctive feature. This unique design element makes the 2 Doppie coin a standout among other coins from the Italian States and adds to its historical and numismatic significance.
