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© InAsta
½ Scudo - Ercole II
1546 year| Silver | 17.4 g | 36 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Ferrara (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Ercole II (1534-1559) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1546 |
| Value | ½ Scudo |
| Currency | Scudo (1264-1597) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 17.4 g |
| Diameter | 36 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#113008 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Hercules in leonine attire at left raising club to strike soldier at right, voice from heaven at upper left. Date in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MIHI·VINDICTAM·ET·EGO·RETRIBVAM
Translation: Avenge me and I will repay you.
Comment
The reverse imagery and legend refer to Hercules' capture of the Venetian official Gianpaolo Manfrone, who was accused of conspiring against Hercules.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Scudo - Ercole II 1546 from Duchy of Ferrara (Italian States) coin is that it features an image of Hercules, the mythological hero, on one side, which was a symbol of strength and power, reflecting the aspirations of the ruling d'Este family.
