1 Doppia - Ferdinando di Borbone

Emitent Parma and Piacenza, Duchy of
Rok 1786-1797
Typ Standard circulation coin
Hodnota 1 Doppia (32)
Měna Lira (?-1802)
Složení Gold (.891)
Hmotnost 7.141 g
Průměr
Tloušťka
Tvar Round
Technika Milled
Orientace Coin alignment ↑↓
Rytci
V oběhu do
Reference C#18a, Fr#930, MIR#1064, CNI IX#67
Popis líce Head to right.
Písmo líce Latin
Opis líce FERDINANDVS I·HISPANIAR·INFANS
Popis rubu Crowned arms in order chain.
Písmo rubu Latin
Opis rubu D·G·PARMÆ PLAC·ET VAST·DVX 1789
Hrana
Mincovna
Náklad 1786 S - -
1787 S - -
1788 S - -
1789 S - -
1790 S - -
1791 S - -
1792 S - -
1793 S - -
1796 S - -
1797 S - -
ID Numisquare 1360006130
Další informace

Historical Context: This 1 Doppia, issued 1786-1797, hails from the Duchy of Parma and Piacenza under Ferdinando di Borbone (Ferdinand I). Ruling 1765-1802, Ferdinand navigated Europe's tumultuous shift from Ancien Régime to Napoleonic era. A devout, conservative monarch, he largely preserved his small duchy's sovereignty amidst escalating external pressures. This gold Doppia represented a crucial high-value denomination, underscoring Parma's economic stability and its role in regional commerce during geopolitical change.

Artistry: The coin's design reflects the late 18th-century artistic transition from late Baroque to early Neoclassical aesthetics. While a specific engraver is unrecorded, the craftsmanship undoubtedly emanated from the Parma Mint's master artisan. The obverse presents a dignified bust of Ferdinando, typically facing right, characterized by meticulous detailing of his wig and drapery. The reverse commonly features the crowned ducal arms of Parma, executed with heraldic precision, symbolizing

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