Duchy of Ferrara Sesino - Alfonso II, 1559 – 1597
Early bust
Information
Country
Duchy of Ferrara
Duchy of Ferrara
Currency
Scudo
(1264 – 1597)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Sesino = 6 Denari
Year
1559 – 1597
Ruler
Alfonso II
(1559–1597)
Composition
Billon
Shape
Round (irregular)
Weight (g)
0.9
Diameter (mm)
16
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Sesino = 6 Denari from Duchy of Ferrara. Issued from 1559 to 1597. Struck in Billon. Measures 16 mm and weighs 0.9 g.
- Obverse
- Bareheaded bust, facing left, inside circle (Alfonso II, Duke)
- Reverse
- Crowned eagle facing left, inside circle (Ferrara , etc.)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1559-1597) | — |
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