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