1 Ducato - Pius II

Issuer Bologna (Papal States)
Year 1458-1464
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1 Ducat (1 Ducato) (24)
Currency Groschen (1188-1534)
Composition Gold (.98955)
Weight 2.84 g
Diameter 23 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Coin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Fr#324 , Berman#376 , MIR#368/2 , Munt#35 , Chimienti#154
Obverse description Lion walking left, holding flag and arms at bottom.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering ⸰ BONONIA ⸰ DOCET ⸰
(Translation: Bologna teaches)
Reverse description Saint 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 script Latin
Reverse lettering ⸰ S ⸰ PETRVS ⸰ APOSTOLVS ⸰
(Translation: Saint Peter, apostle)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (1458-1464) - -
Numisquare ID 9428980780
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