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20 Soldi - Francesco Farnese
| Issuer | Duchy of Parma and Piacenza |
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| Year | 1694-1727 |
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| Shape | Round |
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| Obverse description | Crowned Farnese coat of arms at center, displaying the quartered heraldic shield with the characteristic Farnese fleur-de-lis and lilies, surmounted by a ducal crown with elaborate mantling. The circumferential Latin legend reads FRAN•I•FAR•PAR•ET•PLA•DVXVII•, identifying Francesco I Farnese as Duke of Parma and Piacenza. The coin exhibits a beaded inner border running along the edge. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | Standing figure of Saint Thomas the Apostle, depicted in full length wearing draped robes, shown facing slightly left, holding a spear or lance in one hand as his traditional attribute, with a nimbus (halo) visible above his head. The circular Latin legend S•THOMAS•APOST•PAR•PROT• surrounds the figure, identifying the saint as the patron protector of Parma. A beaded inner border frames the design. |
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