1665, Massa di Lunigiano (Duchy), Alberico II Cybo Malaspina. Silver 8 Bolognini (Luigino) Coin.
Mint Year: 1665 Denomination: Luigino (8 Bolognini) State: Massa di Lunigiano (Duchy in Italy). Ruler (Duchess): Alberico II Cybo Malaspina References: Cammarano 227, MIR 323/3, KM-39. Condition: Mint made planchet defect (lamination) at 12 o'clock, minor weakness of strike in reverse, otherwise XF! Material: Silver Diameter: 21mm Weight: 1.92gm
Obverse: Armored bare bust of the Duke right. Value (8) below arm truncation. Legend: ALBERIC . S . R . I . E . MASSÆ . DVX . I .
The Duchy of Massa and Principality of Carrara (Italian: Ducato di Massa e Principato di Carrara) was a small state that controlled the towns of Massa and Carrara from 1473 until 1836.
Alberico I Cybo-Malaspina (28 February 1534 – 18 January 1623) was the first Prince of Massa and Marquis of Carrara. He was also the last Count (1553–1619) and the first Duke of Ferentillo (1619–1623). Cybo-Malaspina died in Massa after having reigned, beloved and respected, for nearly 70 years.