Parman lira

The lira (plural: "lire") was the distinct currency of Parma before 1802 and again from 1815 to 1859.

History

First lira

The Duchy of Parma issued its own currency until it was annexed to France in 1802. This lira was subdivided into 20 "soldi" (singular: "soldo"), each of 12 "denari" (singular: "denaro"), with the "sesino" worth 6 denari and the "ducato" was worth 7 lire. The currency was replaced by the French franc.

econd lira

After the re-establishment of Parman independence, a new currency was introduced in 1815. Also called the lira, it was subdivided into 20 soldi or 100 "centesimi". This lira was equal to the French franc and the Sardinian lira, and it circulated alongside the latter. Since 1861, Parma has used the Italian lira.

Coins

First lira

In the late 18th century, circulation coins included copper 1 sesino, billon 5, 10 and 20 soldi, silver ½, 1, 3 and 6 lire, and ½ and 1 ducato. Gold coins were issued in denominations of 1 "zecchino" and ½, 1, 3, 4, 6 and 8 "doppia".

econd lira

In 1815, silver coins were introduced in denominations of 5 and 10 soldi, 1, 2 and 5 lire, together with gold 20 and 40 lire. Copper 1, 3 and 5 centesimi were added in 1830.

References

*numis cite SCWC|date=1979

External links

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