Parpagliola - Rodolfo Gonzaga ND
| Billon | 1.5 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Castiglione Delle Stiviere (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| Marquess | Rodolfo (1586-1593) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1586-1593 |
| Value | 1 Parpagliola (⅛) |
| Currency | Lira |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 1.5 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#56959 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Cross in quatrefoil.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CRVS·CRISTI·RED·NOST
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design element - a small hole in the center of the coin, known as a "parpagliola," which was used to thread a cord or ribbon through, allowing the coin to be worn as a pendant or amulet. This feature was a common inclusion in coins of the time and place, and it adds an interesting historical and cultural element to the coin's design.
