1 Giorgino - Francesco I d'Este (Saint kneeling) ND (1629-1658) front 1 Giorgino - Francesco I d'Este (Saint kneeling) ND (1629-1658) back
1 Giorgino - Francesco I d'Este (Saint kneeling) ND (1629-1658) photo
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1 Giorgino - Francesco I d'Este Saint kneeling ND

 
Billon 2.6 g -
Description
Issuer
Duchy of Modena and Reggio (Italian States)
Duke
Francis I (1629-1658)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1629-1658
Value
1 Giorgino (¼)
Currency
Scudo
Composition
Billon
Weight
2.6 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#359383
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Full length figure of Saint Geminianus kneeling right, face turned toward sky, arms outstretched in prayer over city of Modena

Script: Latin

Lettering: NOSTE PROTE

Unabridged legend: Noster Protector

Translation: Our Protector

Comment

Variants of this type with different obverse legends, and different initials under the bust are known.

For example:
Initials E.T. under bust, legend ending in D VIII (eighth Duke of Modena...)

© Numismatica Ranieri

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design of Saint Francesco I d'Este kneeling, which sets it apart from other coins of the time.