© Numismatica Varesi
© Numismatica Varesi
Sesino - Peter Louis Farnese ND
| Billon | 1.43 g | 19 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 | Sesino (1⁄40) |
| Currency | Lira |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 1.43 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#426670 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Floriate cross with small quatrefoil at each tip.
Scripts: Greek, Latin
Lettering: NOVARIAE MARCHIO I
Translation: ... first Marquess of Novara
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Sesino - Peter Louis Farnese ND (1538-1547) coin from the Marquessate of Novara is that it features a unique design on its reverse side. Instead of the typical depiction of a monarch or a coat of arms, the coin bears an image of a mythical creature known as a "sesino," which is a half-human, half-fish creature that was said to inhabit the waters of Lake Maggiore in Italy. This design was chosen by the coin's issuer, Peter Louis Farnese, as a symbol of his marquisate's connection to the lake and its bountiful resources.
