Duchy of Ferrara Giorgino - Alfonso II, 1596 – 1597

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Duchy of Ferrara Duchy of Ferrara
Currency Scudo (1264 – 1597)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 1 Giorgino = 4 Soldi
Year 1596 – 1597
Ruler Alfonso II (1559–1597)
Composition Silver
Shape Round
Weight (g) 2.7
Diameter (mm) 23
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Giorgino = 4 Soldi from Duchy of Ferrara. Issued from 1596 to 1597. Struck in Silver. Measures 23 mm and weighs 2.7 g.

Obverse
Semi bust of duke Alfonso facing right. (varieties exist) (Alfonso II, Duke of Ferrara, Modena and Reggio Emilia)
Reverse
St. George (patron saint of Ferrara) slaying dragon. Date in exergue (Saint George)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1597  —
1596  —

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