1/2 paolo - Nicolas Ludovisi
| Issuer | Piombino, Principality of |
|---|---|
| Year | 1642-1643 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 1/2 Paolo |
| Currency | Lira (1595-1699) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.36 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Thickness | |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | |
| Engraver(s) | |
| In circulation to | |
| Reference(s) | CNI XI#7/8 , MIR#366 |
| Obverse description | Circular legend and date between two circles surrounded by beading, bust of Niccolo Ludovisi armored and draped to the right. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | NICOL LVDOVIS D G PLV PRIN 43 |
| Reverse description | Circular legend between two circles surrounded by beading, crowned Ludovici coat of arms. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | ASTRIS * ET * AVSTRO * SECVNDIS * |
| Edge | |
| Mint | |
| Mintage |
1642 - (fr) CNI XI 4/6 - 1643 - (fr) CNI XI 7/8 - |
| Numisquare ID | 2006344830 |
| Additional information |
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Historical Context: This silver 1/2 paolo was issued by Nicolas Ludovisi (1610-1664), Prince of Piombino, between 1642 and 1643. Ludovisi, nephew of Pope Gregory XV, inherited the principality via marriage to Isabella Appiani. His reign saw