Medieval coin – HCR129768

Obverse

Inscription:

+ (HE)RCVLES • DVX • FERRARIAE

Design:

In the central field: armored bust to the left.

Inscription:

+ (rosette) DEVS • FORTITVDO • (ME)A (rosette)

Design:

In the central field: Saint George on horseback facing pierces the dragon with his lance.

Note

coin issued approximately from 1475, for a long period and in large quantities.

Period

Medieval

Category

Group

Authority

Ferrara: duchy

Person

Ercole I D’Este, Duke of Ferrara, Modena, Reggio Emilia, 1471-1505

Dating

1475-?

Mint

Ferrara

Denomination

Grossone

Metal

silver

Technique

struck

Weight (g)

3.64

Diameter (mm)

25.135

Reference

Reference

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