1 Ducato - Gianfrancesco II ND (1515-1533) front 1 Ducato - Gianfrancesco II ND (1515-1533) back
1 Ducato - Gianfrancesco II ND (1515-1533) photo
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1 Ducato - Gianfrancesco II ND

 
Gold 3.4 g 23 mm
Description
Issuer
Duchy of Mirandola (Italian States)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1515-1533
Value
1 Ducat (1 Ducato) (4)
Currency
Scudo
Composition
Gold
Weight
3.4 g
Diameter
23 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#120624
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Shield of 2-fold arms, large imperial eagle above, divide 4 letters to upper and lower left and right, M - C / I - F

Script: Latin

Lettering:
·M· ·C·
·I· ·F·

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Ducato - Gianfrancesco II ND (1515-1533) coin from the Duchy of Mirandola is that it features an image of the ruler, Gianfrancesco II, on one side, and the coat of arms of the Duchy of Mirandola on the other. This coin was minted during Gianfrancesco II's reign, which lasted from 1515 to 1533, and it was used as a standard circulation coin in the Italian States. The fact that it is made of gold and weighs 3.4 grams makes it a valuable and sought-after collector's item among numismatists.