6 Bolognini 8 Denari - Francesco III D'Este 1750-1751 front 6 Bolognini 8 Denari - Francesco III D'Este 1750-1751 back
6 Bolognini 8 Denari - Francesco III D'Este 1750-1751 photo
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6 Bolognini 8 Denari - Francesco III D'Este

 
Billon 2.0 g 22 mm
Description
Issuer
Duchy of Modena and Reggio (Italian States)
Duke
Francis III (1737-1780)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1750-1751
Value
6 Bolognini 8 Denari (1⁄24)
Currency
Scudo
Composition
Billon
Weight
2.0 g
Diameter
22 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#93037
Rarity index
92%

Reverse

Three line value inscription and date inside cartouche with large fleur-de-lys above.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
DA. BOLOG.
SEI. DEN
OTTO
1751

Translation: Of Six bolognini, 8 denari

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Francesco III D'Este, who was the Duke of Modena and Reggio from 1737 until his death in 1780. He was known for his efforts to modernize and strengthen the economy of the Duchy, and the issuance of this coin may have been part of those efforts.