3 Centesimi - Maria Luigia 1830 front 3 Centesimi - Maria Luigia 1830 back
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3 Centesimi - Maria Luigia

1830 year
Copper 5.64 g 23 mm
Description
Issuer
Duchy of Parma and Piacenza (Italian States)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1830
Value
3 Centesimi (0.03)
Currency
Lira (1815-1859)
Composition
Copper
Weight
5.64 g
Diameter
23 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#58903
Rarity index
82%

Reverse

Written value.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
DUCHESSA DI PARMA PIACENZA E GUASTALLA:
3
CENTESIMI

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The 3 Centesimi coin from the Duchy of Parma and Piacenza, featuring Maria Luigia, is interesting because it was minted during a time of great change in Italy. The coin was minted in 1830, just a few years before the unification of Italy in 1861. At that time, the Duchy of Parma and Piacenza was one of the many small states that made up the Italian peninsula, and the coin was used as a form of currency within that state. Despite the turmoil and political upheaval of the time, the coin remains a symbol of the rich history and cultural heritage of Italy.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1830  511000 - - - - - -

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