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Quattrino - Peter Louis Farnese ND
| Billon | 0.78 g | 17 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 | Quattrino (1⁄60) |
| Currency | Lira |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 0.78 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#426668 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Mid-length nimbate bust of St. Gaudentius, holding crozier in his left hand, raising right hand in blessing.
Scripts: Greek, Latin
Lettering: NOVARIAE MARCHIO I
Translation: ... first Marquess of Novara
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Quattrino coin is that it was minted during the reign of Peter Louis Farnese, who was the first Duke of Parma and Piacenza, and the last Marquess of Novara. He was a member of the powerful Farnese family, who were known for their wealth and political influence in Italy during the Renaissance period. The coin's design likely reflects the Farnese family's coat of arms or other symbols associated with their rule.
