1 Ducato - Pius II

€1.00
IssuerBologna (Papal States)
Year1458-1464
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Ducat (1 Ducato) (24)
CurrencyGroschen (1188-1534)
CompositionGold (.98955)
Weight2.84 g
Dimensions23 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Fr#324 , Berman#376 , MIR#368/2 , Munt#35 , Chimienti#154
Obverse descriptionLion walking left, holding flag and arms at bottom.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse lettering⸰ BONONIA ⸰ DOCET ⸰
(Translation: Bologna teaches)
Reverse descriptionSaint Peter standing facing, nimbate, holding keys in left hand, book in left, flanked by Piccolomini arms topped with tiara (left) and Capranica arms (right).
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering⸰ S ⸰ PETRVS ⸰ APOSTOLVS ⸰
(Translation: Saint Peter, apostle)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1458-1464)  - -
Catalog ID9428980780
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