Duchy of Ferrara Grossetto of 2 Soldi - Ercole I, 1471 – 1505

on Horseback

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Duchy of Ferrara Duchy of Ferrara
Currency Scudo (1264 – 1597)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 1 Grossetto = 2 Soldi
Year 1471 – 1505
Ruler Ercole I (1471–1505)
Composition Silver
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 1.15
Diameter (mm) 18
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Grossetto = 2 Soldi from Duchy of Ferrara. Issued from 1471 to 1505. Struck in Silver. Measures 18 mm and weighs 1.15 g.

Obverse
Ercole armored, on horseback galloping right, brandishing scepter in right hand. (Ercole Duke of Ferrara etcetera)
Reverse
Saint Maurelius seated, mitered and nimbate, right hand raised in blessing and holding crozier in left. (Saint Maurelius, Bishop)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
ND (1471-1505) 

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