Duchy of Ferrara ½ Scudo - Alfonso II, 1596
Late bust
Information
Country
Duchy of Ferrara
Duchy of Ferrara
Currency
Scudo
(1264 – 1597)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
½ Scudo - Alfonso II
Year
1596
Ruler
Alfonso II
(1559–1597)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round
Weight (g)
15.8
Diameter (mm)
34
Demonetized
Yes
Description
½ Scudo - Alfonso II from Duchy of Ferrara. Issued in 1596. Struck in Silver. Measures 34 mm and weighs 15.8 g.
- Obverse
- Draped bust of Alfonso right. (Alfonso II, DUke of Ferrara, Modena, Reggio etcetera)
- Reverse
- Allegorical figure of Power, standing facing left, leaning on a club, right hand extended holding bouquet of flowers. Date (if present) in exergue.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1596 | — | |||
| ND (1596-1597) | — |
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