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Sesino - Charles Emmanuel III ND
| Copper | 1.00 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Parma and Piacenza (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Charles Emmanuel III of Sardinia (1744-1745) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1744-1745 |
| Value | 1 Sesino (1⁄40) |
| Currency | Lira (?-1802) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 1.00 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#226272 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Foliate cross with one or three pellets at tip of each arm.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SALVS MUNDI
Translation: Salvation of the world.
Comment
Two varieties exist:
KM #34, MIR 974: Large crown; obverse legend starts at lower left (main photos)
KM #35, MIR 975: Small crown; obverse legend begins at top:
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Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Sesino - Charles Emmanuel III ND (1744-1745) from Duchy of Parma and Piacenza (Italian States) made of Copper weighing 1.00 g is that it features an image of Charles Emmanuel III, the Duke of Parma and Piacenza, on one side, and the coat of arms of the Duchy on the other. This coin was minted during a time of great political and economic change in Europe, and its design reflects the influences of the Enlightenment and the rise of modern nation-states.
