Duchy of Modena and Reggio Giorgino - Francesco I d'Este
Information
Country
Duchy of Modena and Reggio
Duchy of Modena and Reggio
Currency
Scudo
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Giorgino
Ruler
Francis I
(1629–1658)
Composition
Billon
Shape
Round
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Weight (g)
1.6
Diameter (mm)
21
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Giorgino from Duchy of Modena and Reggio. Struck in Billon. Measures 21 mm and weighs 1.6 g.
- Obverse
- Armored bust with collar facing to right. Legend around outside a circle. Initials of engraver in exergue. (Francis I, 8th Duke of Mantua and Reggio)
- Reverse
- Bust of saint Geminian, mitered and robed, in genuflexion, with arms outstretched in the act of praying over the city before him; above him, rays of light. Legend around. (Our protector.)
- Edge
- Smooth
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND | — | 1651-1661 |
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