Duchy of Ferrara Ducato "Hungarian" - Alfonso II, 1596 – 1597
Information
Country
Duchy of Ferrara
Duchy of Ferrara
Currency
Scudo
(1264 – 1597)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Ducat
Year
1596 – 1597
Ruler
Alfonso II
(1559–1597)
Composition
Gold
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
3.5
Diameter (mm)
21
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Ducat from Duchy of Ferrara. Issued from 1596 to 1597. Struck in Gold. Measures 21 mm and weighs 3.5 g.
- Obverse
- Full length figure forward, head turned right, crowned and armored, sword angled downward behind, holding scepter upward in left hand, all within double inner circles. Date (if present) or symbol in exergue. (Alfonso II, Duke of Ferrara, Modena, Reggio, etc.)
- Reverse
- Crowned fivefold arms within double inner circles.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1597 | — | |||
| 1596 | — | MIR 306/1 | ||
| ND (1559-1597) | — | MIR 306/3 |
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