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Parpagliola - Francesco Gonzaga Savoyard type ND
| Billon | 1.35 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Castiglione Delle Stiviere (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| Marquess | Francesco (1593-1616) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1593-1609 |
| Value | 1 Parpagliola (⅛) |
| Currency | Lira |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 1.35 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#135108 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Cross of the Order of Saints Maurice (trefoil cross) and Lazarus.
Legend starting at 12 o'clock with a cross.
Lettering: CRVX • CRIS • RED[E] • NOS[TRA]
Translation: Cross of Christ
Comment
Coin imitating the Savoyard parpaiolles of Emmanuel-Philibert.Translation of the inscriptions on the reverse side perhaps inaccurate.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Francesco Gonzaga, who was the Duke of Mantua and Marquis of Castiglione delle Stiviere. He was known for his military campaigns and his patronage of the arts, and this coin may have been issued to help finance his military campaigns or to promote his image as a powerful ruler.
