Duchy of Ferrara Sesino - Ercole II, 1534 – 1559
Information
Country
Duchy of Ferrara
Duchy of Ferrara
Currency
Scudo
(1264 – 1597)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Sesino = 6 Denari
Year
1534 – 1559
Ruler
Ercole II
(1534–1559)
Composition
Billon
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
1
Diameter (mm)
17
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Sesino = 6 Denari from Duchy of Ferrara. Issued from 1534 to 1559. Struck in Billon. Measures 17 mm and weighs 1 g.
- Obverse
- Bust left, armored, with bare head (Hercules II, fourth Duke of Ferrara.)
- Reverse
- Estense eagle, unfolded, with the head to the left, not crowned
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1534-1559) | — |
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