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Parpagliola - Charles III 1st type ND
| Billon | 2.2 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Savoy (Savoy (France), French States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Charles III the Good (1504-1553) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1504-1553 |
| Value | 1 Parpagliola (0.1) |
| Currency | Livre |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 2.2 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#315611 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Cross in a double four-lobed frame, within lined circle; surrounded by lettering ending with mint letter and mintmaster name.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ☩ LAVS ❟ TIBI DOMINE ❟ T ❟ B ❟ B
Unabridged legend:
Laus tibi domine
Turin, Bartolomeo Brunasso
Translation: Praise to you Lord.
Comment
The form of the mintmaster's name varies.As for his whole coinage, this coin is struck under the name of Charles II who did not consider his predecessor as having held the title before dying at the age 8.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Parpagliola - Charles III (1st type) coin is that it was minted during a time of great change and upheaval in Europe. The coin was minted in the Duchy of Savoy, which was a region in northern Italy that was ruled by the House of Savoy, a royal family that played a significant role in European politics during the Renaissance. The coin was made of Billon, a type of alloy that was commonly used for coins during this time period, and it weighed 2.2 grams. Despite its small size, this coin is a fascinating piece of history that provides a glimpse into the economic and political climate of 16th-century Europe.
