1 Ducato - Rinaldo I
| Silver | 22.52 g | 40.5 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Modena and Reggio (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Reynold (1694-1737) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1719-1721 |
| Value | 1 Ducatone = 160 Bolognini (8) |
| Currency | Scudo |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 22.52 g |
| Diameter | 40.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#27470 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
St. Gontard kneeling left
Script: Latin
Lettering: PROTECTOR•NOSTE(R) ASPICE
Interesting fact
The 1 Ducato coin from the Duchy of Modena and Reggio, minted between 1719 and 1721, features an interesting fact. Despite being made of silver, the coin was not minted in the traditional way but rather by a process called "card money." This process involved cutting out circular discs from silver sheets and then stamping them with the coin's design. This unique method was used to create coins during a time of economic hardship and was a precursor to the modern-day practice of using coining presses.
