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© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
1 Ducato - Eugene IV ND
| Gold | 3.5 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Bologna (Papal States) |
|---|---|
| Pope | Eugene IV (Eugenius IV) (1431-1447) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1431-1447 |
| Value | 1 Ducat (1 Ducato) (24) |
| Currency | Groschen (1188-1534) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 3.5 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#347666 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Full-length figure of Saint Peter forward, holding keys in right hand, book in left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: · S ·PETRVS BONONIA
Translation: Saint Peter, Bologna
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Ducato - Eugene IV ND (1431-1447) from Bologna (Papal States) made of Gold weighing 3.5g is that it was minted during the reign of Pope Eugene IV, who was known for his efforts to reform the Catholic Church and promote the arts. This coin may have been used to promote the Pope's agenda and may have been distributed as a symbol of the Papal States' wealth and power.
