Duchy of Ferrara 1 Diamante - Hercules I, 1475 – 1492

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Duchy of Ferrara Duchy of Ferrara
Currency Scudo (1264 – 1597)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 1 Diamante = 1 Grosso
Year 1475 – 1492
Ruler Ercole I (1471–1505)
Composition Silver
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 2.5
Diameter (mm) 23
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Diamante = 1 Grosso from Duchy of Ferrara. Issued from 1475 to 1492. Struck in Silver. Measures 23 mm and weighs 2.5 g.

Obverse
Full-length figure of Saint Maurelius facing forward, mitered and with rose on chest, right hand raised in blessing and holding crozier in left.
Reverse
Garlanded diamond ring around a flower. (The right hand of the Lord has exalted me)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
ND (1475-1492) 

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