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2 Doppie - Edward I Wolf
| Gold (.911) | 13.16 g | 31 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Parma and Piacenza (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Edward I Farnese (Odoardo) (1622-1646) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1626-1631 |
| Value | 2 Doppie (64) |
| Currency | Lira (?-1802) |
| Composition | Gold (.911) |
| Weight | 13.16 g |
| Diameter | 31 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#105619 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Wolf facing left, crowned 3-stemmed plant in background, Roman numeral or Arabic date and mintmaster's initials in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PLACENTIA · FLORET ·
·MDCXXVI·
·L·X·
Translation: Piacenza flourishes
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 2 Doppie - Edward I (Wolf) 1626-1631 from Duchy of Parma and Piacenza (Italian States) made of Gold (.911) weighing 13.16 g is that it features an image of a wolf on one side, which was the emblem of Edward I, the ruler of the Duchy of Parma and Piacenza at the time. The wolf symbolized strength, courage, and loyalty, which were qualities that Edward I valued and sought to promote during his reign.
