© Numismatica Ranieri
© Numismatica Ranieri
Baiocchella - Rodolfo Montalto type; PETRVS/FRANCISCVS
1590 year| Billon | 1.1 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 | 1.1 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#396979 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Saint Francis kneeling left, receiving the stigmata. Date in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SAN FRANCISCO
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 combination of Latin and Italian inscriptions. On one side, the coin bears the Latin inscription "PETRVS FRANCISCVS," which refers to the ruling dynasty of the time, the House of Medici. On the other side, the coin features the Italian inscription "BAIOCCHELLA - RODOLFO," which refers to the mint master and the year of minting, respectively. This blend of languages reflects the cultural and political influences of the time, and adds to the coin's historical significance.
