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1 Quattrino - Nicolo III ND
| Billon | 0.75 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Ferrara (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| Marquess | Niccolò III (1341-1393) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1393-1441 |
| Value | 1 Quattrino = 4 Denari (1⁄60) |
| Currency | Scudo (1264-1597) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 0.75 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#338907 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
City arms of Ferrara, within beaded inner circle.
Lettering: ✠ · DE · FE · RA · RIE ·
Translation: .. of Ferrara
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Quattrino coin from the Duchy of Ferrara is that it features an image of Nicolo III, the ruler of the duchy from 1393 to 1441, on one side, and a depiction of the Ferrara coat of arms on the other. This coin was made of Billon, a type of alloy that is composed of a mixture of metals, and weighs 0.75 grams.
