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Ducat - Guidobaldo II della Rovere Cross
| Issuer | Duchy of Urbino (Italian States) |
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| Year | 1538-1574 |
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| Currency | Scudo |
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| Obverse description | Elaborate quartered coat of arms of the della Rovere dynasty surmounted by a ducal crown, occupying the central field. The shield is divided into four quarters displaying the heraldic devices of the della Rovere family, including a displayed eagle, diagonal bends, crossed keys, and fleurs-de-lis, with an oak tree motif visible in the upper-right quarter. The arms are rendered in fine relief characteristic of Renaissance Italian hammered coinage. A circular legend in Latin surrounds the shield, reading the title of Guidobaldo II as fourth Duke of Urbino, separated by pellets. |
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| Reverse description | A draped female figure, identified as Victory or Faith, kneels at the foot of a large Latin cross, which she embraces with both arms in a devotional posture. The figure is rendered in Renaissance style with flowing robes, occupying the central field against a plain background. The cross rises prominently above the figure, dominating the design. A circular Latin legend surrounds the entire composition, reading SIG * VICT * INVENIMVS, translating as 'We found the sign of victory,' a motto of religious and dynastic significance for the della Rovere rulers. |
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| Mintage | ND (1538-1574) |
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