Paolo - Pier Luigi Farnese

Issuer Castro, Duchy of
Year 1545-1547
Type Standard circulation coin
Value Paolo (1/8)
Currency Scudo
Composition Silver
Weight 4.0 g
Diameter 26 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) CNI I#14 - 15
Obverse description Crowned Farnese arms in ornate frame.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering P LOISIVS F DVX CAST I
(Translation: Pier Luigi Farnese, 1st Duke of Castro)
Reverse description Unicorn with head lowered toward spring at left; two snakes in exergue.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering VIRTVS SECVRITATEM PARIT
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (1545-1547) - -
Numisquare ID 6305273280
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