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1 Ducatone - Philip II ND
| Silver | 31.96 g | 43 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Milan (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Philip I (1540-1598) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1556-1598 |
| Value | 1 Ducaton (1 Ducatone) (43⁄30) |
| Currency | Scudo (?-1796) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 31.96 g |
| Diameter | 43 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#112165 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned arms.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ·DVX·MEDIO· ·LANI·ET·E·
Interesting fact
The 1 Ducatone coin from the Duchy of Milan, issued during the reign of Philip II (1556-1598), features an image of the Duke on one side and the coat of arms of Milan on the other. The coat of arms includes the famous "Visconti" viper, which was a symbol of the ruling Visconti family and is still featured on the coat of arms of Milan today.
