Duchy of Ferrara 1 Testone - Ercole II, 1559
Information
Country
Duchy of Ferrara
Duchy of Ferrara
Currency
Scudo
(1264 – 1597)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Testone = 1 Quatro
Year
1559
Ruler
Ercole II
(1534–1559)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round
Weight (g)
8.41
Diameter (mm)
31
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Testone = 1 Quatro from Duchy of Ferrara. Issued in 1559. Struck in Silver. Measures 31 mm and weighs 8.41 g.
- Obverse
- Armored bust to right, date below.
- Reverse
- Full-length standing figure of Patience chained to a fountain surmounted with an horological sphere, with water from fountain dripping to break chain.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1559 | — |
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