Duchy of Modena and Reggio ½ Lira - Francesco III d'Este, 1738

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Information

Country Duchy of Modena and Reggio Duchy of Modena and Reggio
Currency Scudo
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination ½ Lira
Year 1738
Ruler Francis III (1737–1780)
Composition Billon
Shape Round
Alignment Coin alignment ↑↓
Weight (g) 2.8
Diameter (mm) 24
Thickness (mm) 0.5
Demonetized Yes

Description

½ Lira from Duchy of Modena and Reggio. Issued in 1738. Struck in Billon. Measures 24 mm and weighs 2.8 g.

Obverse
Bust of Francis III to right. His titles around and date below. (Francis III Duke of Modena, reggio and Mirandola.)
Reverse
Crowned and spread eagle with head facing left. Latin legend around.
Edge
Smooth

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1738  —

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