Duchy of Ferrara ½ Scudo - Ercole II, 1546
Information
Country
Duchy of Ferrara
Duchy of Ferrara
Currency
Scudo
(1264 – 1597)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
½ Scudo - Ercole II
Year
1546
Ruler
Ercole II
(1534–1559)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
17.4
Diameter (mm)
36
Demonetized
Yes
Description
½ Scudo - Ercole II from Duchy of Ferrara. Issued in 1546. Struck in Silver. Measures 36 mm and weighs 17.4 g.
- Obverse
- Armored bust to left. (Hercules II fourth Duke of Ferrara, Modena and Reggio)
- Reverse
- Hercules in leonine attire at left raising club to strike soldier at right, voice from heaven at upper left. Date in exergue. (Avenge me and I will repay you.)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1546 | — |
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