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© Ira & Larry Goldberg Auctioneers
1 Ducatone - Filippo II
| Silver | - | 42 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Milan (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Philip I (1540-1598) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1579-1591 |
| Value | 1 Ducaton (1 Ducatone) (43⁄30) |
| Currency | Scudo (?-1796) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Diameter | 42 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#117508 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Crown with 2 branches above shield of 4-fold arms in baroque frame.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
·DVX·MEDI OLANI·ETC
·15.79·
Translation: Duke of Milan, et cetera
Comment
Varieties exist.Interesting fact
The 1 Ducatone coin from the Duchy of Milan, issued during the reign of Filippo II (1579-1591), was made of silver and was considered a high-value coin in its time. In fact, it was equivalent in value to a gold ducat, which was the standard unit of account in the Duchy. This coin was used for large transactions and was also used as a store of value, highlighting the importance of silver in the economy of the time.
