1 Ducato - Giulia Varano ND (1527-1534) front 1 Ducato - Giulia Varano ND (1527-1534) back
1 Ducato - Giulia Varano ND (1527-1534) photo
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1 Ducato - Giulia Varano ND

 
Gold 3.45 g 21 mm
Description
Issuer
Duchy of Camerino (Camerino, Italian States)
Duchess
Giulia da Varano (1527-1539)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1527-1534
Value
1 Ducat (1 Ducato)
Composition
Gold
Weight
3.45 g
Diameter
21 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#348302
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Crowned Varano arms flanked by trefoil on each side.

Script: Latin

Lettering: CLEMENTIS · VII · CLEMENTIA

Interesting fact

The obverse of the coin features an image of Giulia Varano, the wife of Duke Giulio Cesare da Varano, who ruled the Duchy of Camerino from 1527 to 1534. She was known for her beauty and intelligence, and her image on the coin was meant to symbolize the prosperity and wealth of the duchy during her husband's rule.