Duchy of Ferrara ½ Scudo - Alfonso II, 1564
Early bust
Information
Country
Duchy of Ferrara
Duchy of Ferrara
Currency
Scudo
(1264 – 1597)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
½ Scudo - Alfonso II
Year
1564
Ruler
Alfonso II
(1559–1597)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round
Weight (g)
16.7
Diameter (mm)
36
Demonetized
Yes
Description
½ Scudo - Alfonso II from Duchy of Ferrara. Issued in 1564. Struck in Silver. Measures 36 mm and weighs 16.7 g.
- Obverse
- Armored bust left, P 36 and date below. (Alfonso II, Duke of Ferrara)
- Reverse
- Mars, seated at right with spear and olive branch in left hand, placing helmet on the head of kneeling female figure offering him a cornucopia. Este eagle in exergue. (Spirit above all things.)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1564 | — |
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