c.1545 Duchy of Castro, Quattrino - Pier Luigi Farnese

Pier Luigi Farnese (1503-1545-1547)

Country: Duchy of Castro (Italian states)
Type: Standard circulation coin
Years: Undated (1545-1547)
Value: Quattrino (1⁄480)
Currency: Scudo
Metal: Billon
Weight: 0.6 g
Diameter: 16 mm
Grade: F12+
Shape: Round (irregular)
Orientation: Variable Alignment ↺
Reference: CNI I# 67/90

Obverse:
Coat of arms of Farnese surmounted by a ducal crown. Latin legend around with the titles of the Duke.

Lettering: P ⋆ LOISI ⋆ F ⋆ DVX ⋆ CASTR ⋆ I

Translation: Pier Luigi Farnese, 1st Duke of Castro.

Reverse:
Standing Saint Savinus holding crozier in left hand, raising right hand in blessing. Latin legend around.

Lettering: SANTVS SAVINVS

Edge:
Smooth.

Referenz : CNI I# 67/90

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Sammlung : Italian States - Pre Risorgimento (1250-1861) & Kingdom of Italy (1861-1946) Republic (1946-date)