Grossetto - Ercole II

€1.00
IssuerFerrara, Duchy of
Year1534-1559
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Grossetto = 2 Soldi (0.1)
CurrencyScudo (1264-1597)
CompositionSilver
Weight1.49 g
Dimensions19 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) MIR#301, CNI X#83 (p.463)
Obverse descriptionBust facing left
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse lettering. HER . II . DVX . FERRAR . IIII
(Translation: Ercole II, 4th Duke of Ferrara)
Reverse descriptionSaturn standing, holding in his hands an ouroboros (a snake biting its tail)
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering(starting 1:00) . PERFICIT. . ET 9FICIT.
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1534-1559)  - -
Catalog ID1036205520
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