Sesino - Maria Teresa

Uitgever Piacenza, Duchy of
Jaar 1740-1746
Type Standard circulation coin
Waarde 1 Sesino (1⁄40)
Valuta Lira
Samenstelling Copper
Gewicht 1.2 g
Diameter 17 mm
Dikte
Vorm Round (irregular)
Techniek
Oriëntatie Variable alignment ↺
Graveur(s)
In omloop tot
Referentie(s) KM#33, MIR#1186
Beschrijving voorzijde Crowned Spanish shield of Austria-Burgundy surrounded by a legend
Schrift voorzijde
Opschrift voorzijde MAR. THE. REG.BOH. E. VNG.PLA. D
Beschrijving keerzijde Foliated cross in circle surrounded by a legend
Schrift keerzijde
Opschrift keerzijde SALVS. MUNDI.
Rand
Muntplaats
Oplage ND (1740-1746) - -
Numisquare-ID 1205318870
Aanvullende informatie

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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