2 Doppie - Ranuccio I Farnese 1612-1613 front 2 Doppie - Ranuccio I Farnese 1612-1613 back
2 Doppie - Ranuccio I Farnese 1612-1613 photo
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2 Doppie - Ranuccio I Farnese

 
Gold 13 g 27 mm
Description
Issuer
Duchy of Parma and Piacenza (Italian States)
Duke
Ranuccio I Farnese (1592-1622)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1612-1613
Value
2 Doppie (64)
Currency
Lira (?-1802)
Composition
Gold
Weight
13 g
Diameter
27 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#300718
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Personification of the winds blowing clouds leftward.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
PELLIT ET ATRAHIT
PP
1612

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 2 Doppie - Ranuccio I Farnese 1612-1613 from Duchy of Parma and Piacenza (Italian States) made of Gold weighing 13 g is that it was minted during the reign of Ranuccio I Farnese, who was the first Duke of Parma and Piacenza to issue gold coins. This coin was part of a series of gold coins minted during his reign, which were known for their high purity and quality. The coin's design features an image of Ranuccio I Farnese on one side and the coat of arms of the Farnese family on the other.