1 Masenetta - Ercole I ND (1471-1505) front 1 Masenetta - Ercole I ND (1471-1505) back
1 Masenetta - Ercole I ND (1471-1505) photo
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1 Masenetta - Ercole I ND

 
Silver 0.54 g 13.4 mm
Description
Issuer
Duchy of Ferrara (Italian States)
Duke
Ercole I (1471-1505)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1471-1505
Value
1 Masenetta = 2 Denari (1⁄120)
Currency
Scudo (1264-1597)
Composition
Silver
Weight
0.54 g
Diameter
13.4 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#128921
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Capped bust facing.

Script: Latin

Lettering: A DOMINO·FACTVM·EST ISTVD

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Masenetta - Ercole I ND (1471-1505) coin from the Duchy of Ferrara (Italian States) is that it features an image of Hercules, the mythological hero, on its reverse side. This is a unique feature among coins of that time period and adds to the coin's historical and cultural significance.