© Numismatica Ranieri
© Numismatica Ranieri
Baiocchella - Rodolfo Montalto type; PATERNIA/FRANCISCVS
1590 year| Billon | 1.0 g |
| Issuer | Castiglione Delle Stiviere (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| Marquess | Rodolfo (1586-1593) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1590 |
| Value | 1 Baiocchella |
| Currency | Lira |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 1.0 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#397072 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Saint Francis kneeling left, receiving the stigmata. Date in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SAN FRNCISCVS
Translation: Saint Francis
Comment
More than 10 major legend variants of this general design (pope / Saint Francis) exist.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique blend of Latin and Italian inscriptions. The obverse side of the coin bears the Latin inscription "PATERNIA FRANCISCVS," which translates to "Francis' Paternity," while the reverse side features the Italian inscription "BAIOCCHELLA - RODOLFO," indicating the name of the coin's designer, Rodolfo Baiocchella. This blend of languages reflects the cultural and linguistic diversity of the Italian States during the 16th century.
