Parma Coin List
The Duchy of Parma was a sovereign state in northern Italy that existed from 1545 to 1859. During this period, Parma minted its own coins, reflecting its political and economic autonomy. Parma numismatics offer a fascinating window into the history of this Italian region.
History and government of Parma
The Duchy of Parma was initially ruled by the House of Farnese, followed by the Bourbons and finally by the House of Habsburg-Lorraine. Each dynasty left its mark on the coins of the duchy, with changes in the designs, denominations and metals used. During the Napoleonic period, Parma was briefly annexed to France, resulting in the circulation of French coins. After the fall of Napoleon, the Congress of Vienna restored the duchy, which continued to mint its own coins until its incorporation into the Kingdom of Italy in 1859.
Coins of the Duchy of Parma
The most common Parmesan coins included the gold zecchino, the silver lira and the copper sesino. Designs typically featured the ducal coat of arms or the portrait of the ruler on the obverse, while the reverse often showed patron saints or heraldic symbols. One particularly notable coin was the silver ducatone, a large piece minted during the reign of Ranuccio II Farnese in the 17th century. Parma coins are highly valued by collectors because of their rarity and historical importance as a testament to the duchy's independence and its role in the complex Italian politics of modern times.
The most valuable and popular coins
The most valuable Parma coins and sought after by collectors according to Foronum statistics are the following:
The valuation of these coins list has been achieved through a meticulous algorithm that considers the current market, taking into account aspects such as material, weight, diameter, edge, year of mintage, mint of manufacture and the number of coins produced. Coins with limited mintages and in good condition are usually among the most valuable.
Coins of Italy-States according to historical period
For ease of organization, the coins have been arranged according to their historical period, both current and old Italy-States coins are classified by their numismatic historical categories according to their issues.
Lombardo-Veneto Piamonte Rávena Tassarolo Bologna Sardinia 2 Sicilies Ferrara Genoa Gorizia and Gradisca Lucca Milano Modena Parma Modena Roman Republic Tuscany Venice Kingdom of Naples 1621-1734 Lombardy-Venice 1815-1886 Reign of Napoleon 1807-1814Coin Catalog
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