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6 Lire - Ferdinando di Borbone
| Silver (.833) | 7.344 g | - |
| Issuer | Duchy of Parma and Piacenza (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1795-1796 |
| Value | 6 Lires |
| Currency | Lira (?-1802) |
| Composition | Silver (.833) |
| Weight | 7.344 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#105400 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Written value, town name, date within wreath.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
LIRE
SEI
DI
PARMA
1796
D G
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 6 Lire - Ferdinando di Borbone 1795-1796 coin from the Duchy of Parma and Piacenza is that it was minted during a time of great political and social upheaval in Italy. The coin was issued during the reign of Ferdinand I, who was the Duke of Parma and Piacenza from 1765 until his death in 1802. During this time, the Italian States were experiencing significant political and social changes, including the French Revolution and the rise of Napoleon Bonaparte. Despite these challenges, the coin remains a valuable and sought-after collector's item, with its silver content and historical significance making it a unique piece of numismatic history.
