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1 Ducato - Nicholas V
| Issuer | Bologna (Papal States) |
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| Year | 1447-1455 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
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| Obverse description | Central field depicts the rampant lion of Bologna passant-reguardant, facing left, holding a vexillum (standard) with a wavy banner in its right forepaw, with a heraldic shield bearing the Bolognese arms at its feet. The lion is rendered in bold medieval relief with an elaborate flowing mane. A beaded inner circle frames the central device, with the circular Latin legend reading BONONIA DOCET disposed around the periphery, separated by annulets. |
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| Obverse lettering | BONONIA ⸰ DOCET ⸰ (Translation: Bologna teaches.) |
| Reverse description | Full-length frontal figure of Saint Peter standing, nimbed and draped in flowing robes, holding a large key with trefoil bow in his right hand and a papal cross-staff or processional cross in his left hand. The saint is depicted in a hieratic medieval style with fine drapery folds. A beaded inner circle surrounds the central figure, with the circular Latin legend · S · PETRVS · APOSTOLVS disposed around the periphery, punctuated by annulets. |
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