Duchy of Ferrara Diamante - Alphonso II, 1576 – 1580
Information
Country
Duchy of Ferrara
Duchy of Ferrara
Currency
Scudo
(1264 – 1597)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Diamante = 3 Soldi
Year
1576 – 1580
Ruler
Alfonso II
(1559–1597)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
2
Diameter (mm)
23
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Diamante = 3 Soldi from Duchy of Ferrara. Issued from 1576 to 1580. Struck in Silver. Measures 23 mm and weighs 2 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. Date (if present) below feet. (Saint Maurelius, pontiff of Ferrara)
- Reverse
- Garlanded diamond ring around a flower. (The right hand of the Lord has exalted me.)
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