Ranuccio II Farnese (1630-1646-1694)
Country: Duchy of Parma & Piacenza (Italian states)
Type: Standard circulation coin
Years: Undated (1646-1694)
Mint: Parma
Value: 1 Quarantano = 40 Soldi
Currency: Lira (?-1802)
Metal: Silver
Weight: 7.8 g
Diameter: 31 mm
Thickness: 1.2 mm
Grade: F15
Shape: Round (irregular)
Orientation: Coin alignment ↑↓ (15°)
References: MIR# 1040, CNI IX# 34
Obverse:
Coat of arms in a frame of Ranuccio II surmounted by a ducal crown. Latin legend around with the titles of Duke.
Lettering: RANVT·FAR·PAR·E[T]·PLA·DVX·VI·
Translation: Ranuccio Farnese, sixth Duke of Parma and Piacenza.
Reverse:
Figure of the Madonna breastfeeding crowned by two flying cherubs. Latin legend around.
Lettering: MONSTRA·TE·ESSE·MATREM·
Translation: Show yourself to be a mother.
Engraver: Elia Tiseo.
Edge:
Smooth.
Referenz : MIR# 1040, CNI IX# 34
Quelle : https://numismatica-italiana.lamoneta.it...
Sammlung : Italian States - Pre Risorgimento (1250-1861) & Kingdom of Italy (1861-1946) Republic (1946-date)