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Grosso - Peter Louis Farnese ND
| Silver | 1.73 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Marquessate of Novara (Novara, Italian States) |
|---|---|
| Marquess | Peter Louis Farnese (Pier Luigi Farnese) (1538-1547) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1538-1547 |
| Value | Grosso (0.1) |
| Currency | Lira |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.73 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#426672 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Full length facing Saint Gaudentius, mitered, holding crozier in his left hand, right hand raised in blessing.
Scripts: Greek, Latin
Lettering: ✤ • S • GAVDENTIVS • EPISCOPVS
Translation: Saint Gaudentius, Bishop
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Grosso - Peter Louis Farnese ND (1538-1547) coin from Marquessate of Novara is that it features a unique design on its reverse side. The coin's reverse depicts a shield with the coat of arms of the Farnese family, who were the ruling family of the Marquessate of Novara at the time. The shield is surrounded by a wreath of laurel leaves, which adds to the coin's aesthetic appeal. This design was a common feature of coins issued by the Farnese family during their rule, and it serves as a distinctive characteristic of this particular coin.
