1/2 Lira - Francesco III d'Este

Issuer Modena and Reggio, Duchy of
Year 1738
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1/2 Lira (1/8)
Currency Scudo
Composition Billon
Weight 2.8 g
Diameter 24 mm
Thickness 0.5 mm
Shape Round
Technique
Orientation Coin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#C#8, MIR#846
Obverse description Bust of Francis III to right. His titles around and date below.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering FRANCISCUS • III • MUT • REG • MIR • DUX • 1738
(Translation: Francis III Duke of Modena, reggio and Mirandola.)
Reverse description Crowned and spread eagle with head facing left. Latin legend around.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering NON ÆMU LATUR•
Edge Smooth
Mint
Mintage 1738 - -
Numisquare ID 7772096090
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