© Nomisma
© Nomisma
1 Doppia - Ferdinando I Gonzaga
1616 year| Gold | 6.51 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Mantua (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Ferdinand I (1612-1626) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1616 |
| Value | 1 Doppia (8) |
| Currency | Scudo |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 6.51 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#330755 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Full-length figure of St. Longinus to left holding pyx and lance, Roman numeral date in exergue
Script: Latin
Lettering:
AB. OMNI. MALO. DEFENDE. NOS.
MDCXVI
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1616 Ferdinand I Gonzaga 1 Doppia coin from the Duchy of Mantua (Italian States) is that it features a unique design element - a small shield with the Gonzaga family's coat of arms, which is placed above the king's crown on the obverse side of the coin. This shield is a nod to the powerful Gonzaga family, who ruled the Duchy of Mantua for over 400 years and were known for their wealth, power, and cultural patronage. The inclusion of this shield on the coin highlights the close connection between the Gonzaga family and the Duchy of Mantua, and serves as a symbol of the region's rich history and cultural heritage.
