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5 Centesimi - Maria Luigia

1830 year
Copper 9.46 g 27.2 mm
Description
Issuer
Duchy of Parma and Piacenza (Italian States)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1830
Value
5 Centesimi (0.05)
Currency
Lira (1815-1859)
Composition
Copper
Weight
9.46 g
Diameter
27.2 mm
Thickness
2.3 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#15636
Rarity index
44%

Reverse

Value and legend.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
DUCHESSA DI PARMA PIACENZA E GUASTALLA
5
CENTESIMI

Translation: Duchess of Parma, Piacenza and Guastalla.

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The 5 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 issued 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 many small states that made up the Italian peninsula, and the coin was used as a symbol of the duchy's independence and sovereignty. Despite the changes that took place in Italy during this time, the 5 Centesimi coin remains a valuable piece of history and a reminder of the rich cultural heritage of the region.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1830  1505089 - - - - - -

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