Description: Odoardo Farnese was Duke of Parma, Piacenza, and Castro 1622-1646, a period of continuous battles with Spanish expansion into his northern Italy territories. His position was strengthened by his marriage to a daughter of the Medici family. Nevertheless, his army and navy suffered severe losses, but Odoardo was finally able to retain his possessions in the Peace of 1644. The treaty also reconciled him with the Church, from which he had been excommunicated for alleged harsh rule of his Castro dukedom. The inscription in Latin abbreviations seems to translate as "Odoardo Farnese, Calm and Ready Leader." The reverse side shows the aged St. Anton (Antoninus of Florence) 1389-1459, one of the great religious leaders of the northern Italian Renaissance. He is mounted on a powerful steed and is carrying the banner of Christ. The inscription on the circumference, in what seems to be original abbreviations of Latin, may translate as "St. Anton, Manly, Bold, Calm." This a historical gem, elegantly engraved and well-preserved.There is a small gouge below the horse's nose. Coin will be packed with care and mailed priority, fully insured.
Price: 1425 USD
Location: Berkeley, California
End Time: 2024-08-12T00:48:55.000Z
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Item Specifics
All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Circulated/Uncirculated: Circulated
Composition: Silver
Year: 1626
Grade: Ungraded
Country/Region of Manufacture: Italy
Certification: Uncertified
Modified Item: No
