20 Soldi - Alexander ND (1586-1591) front 20 Soldi - Alexander ND (1586-1591) back
20 Soldi - Alexander ND (1586-1591) photo
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20 Soldi - Alexander ND

 
Silver 4.96 g -
Description
Issuer
Duchy of Parma and Piacenza (Italian States)
Duke
Alexander Farnese (1586-1592)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1586-1591
Value
20 Soldi (1)
Currency
Lira (?-1802)
Composition
Silver
Weight
4.96 g
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#119277
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Seated figure giving crown to kneeling man.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
CIVIVM · ROMANORVM · COLONIA
· PARMA ·
·X X·

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 20 Soldi coin from the Duchy of Parma and Piacenza is that it features an image of Alexander Farnese, the Duke of Parma and Piacenza, on one side, while the other side bears the coat of arms of the Farnese family. This coin was minted during Alexander's reign from 1586 to 1591 and is made of silver, weighing 4.96 grams.