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5 Soldi - Ferdinand Parma; Bourbon-Parma arms
| Billon | 1 g | - |
| Issuer | Duchy of Parma and Piacenza (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Ferdinand I (1765-1802) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1784-1785 |
| Value | 5 Soldi (¼) |
| Currency | Lira (?-1802) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 1 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#116776 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Madonna above value.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VITAM PREST·PUR·
SOLD·V·
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Soldi - Ferdinand (Parma; Bourbon-Parma arms) 1784-1785 coin from the Duchy of Parma and Piacenza (Italian States) is that it was minted during the reign of Ferdinand, Duke of Parma, who was a member of the House of Bourbon-Parma and ruled the duchy from 1765 until his death in 1802. The coin features the Bourbon-Parma arms on one side and the value of 5 Soldi on the other. It was made of Billon, a type of alloy that is composed of a mixture of metals, and weighs 1 gram.
