1 Ducat - Adrian VI ND (1522-1523) front 1 Ducat - Adrian VI ND (1522-1523) back
1 Ducat - Adrian VI ND (1522-1523) photo
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1 Ducat - Adrian VI ND

 
Gold 3.4 g 22 mm
Description
Issuer
Ancona (Papal States)
Pope
Adrian VI (Hadrianus VI) (1522-1523)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1522-1523
Value
1 Ducat (1 Ducato) (24)
Currency
Groschen (1188-1534)
Composition
Gold
Weight
3.4 g
Diameter
22 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#312666
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

A Knight in armor galloping to the left, with the sword raised

Script: Latin

Lettering: D ANCONA

Translation: Of Ancona

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Ducat - Adrian VI ND (1522-1523) from Ancona (Papal States) coin is that it features a unique design element - a small shield with the letters "S.P.Q.R." (Senatus Populusque Romanus) on the reverse side, signifying the coin's origin from the Roman Senate and People.