1 Grosso - Borso

Issuer Ferrara, Duchy of
Year 1452-1471
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1 Grosso (0.1)
Currency Scudo (1264-1597)
Composition Silver
Weight 1.23 g
Diameter 19 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) MIR#244
Obverse description Full length figures of Saint George (left) and Duke Borso (right) facing each other and dividing legend, a cross between them, and dragon at feet of Saint George.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering bORSIV · DVX S · GEORGIS ·
(Translation: Duke Borso, Saint George)
Reverse description Full length figure of Saint Maurelius, mitered, in hexilobe, holding crozier in left hand, right hand raised in blessing.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering · S · M · EPS · FERARIENSIS ·
(Translation: Saint Maurelius, Bishop of Ferrara)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (1452-1471) - -
Numisquare ID 9455494220
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