Sesino - Maria Teresa

Emittent Piacenza, Duchy of
Jahr 1740-1746
Typ Standard circulation coin
Nennwert 1 Sesino (1⁄40)
Währung Lira
Material Copper
Gewicht 1.2 g
Durchmesser 17 mm
Dicke
Form Round (irregular)
Prägetechnik
Ausrichtung Variable alignment ↺
Stempelschneider
Im Umlauf bis
Referenz(en) KM#33, MIR#1186
Aversbeschreibung Crowned Spanish shield of Austria-Burgundy surrounded by a legend
Aversschrift
Averslegende MAR. THE. REG.BOH. E. VNG.PLA. D
Reversbeschreibung Foliated cross in circle surrounded by a legend
Reversschrift
Reverslegende SALVS. MUNDI.
Rand
Prägestätte
Auflage ND (1740-1746) - -
Numisquare-ID 1205318870
Zusätzliche Informationen

Historical Context: Issued for the Duchy of Piacenza (1740-1746), this Sesino signifies a turbulent era in Maria Teresa’s early reign. Piacenza, a contested territory after the Farnese extinction, came under Habsburg influence. Struck during the War of Austrian Succession, this copper denomination affirmed Maria Teresa's nominal authority. It served as essential fractional currency for local commerce amidst profound political instability, reflecting Italy's complex geopolitical landscape and her struggle for inheritance.

Artistry: The Sesino typically features a youthful bust of Maria Teresa on the obverse, often facing right, in a simplified Baroque style. The reverse generally displays the ducal arms of Piacenza

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