© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
1 Scudo d'Oro - Hercules II
1534 (1534-1559) years| Gold | 3.32 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Ferrara (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Ercole II (1534-1559) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1534 (1534-1559) |
| Value | 1 Scudo d'Oro (4) |
| Currency | Scudo (1264-1597) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 3.32 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#116632 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Mary Magdalene kneeling at foot of Cross of Calvary
Script: Latin
Lettering: ·IN·TE·QVI·SPERAT·NON·CONFVN
Unabridged legend: In te qui sperat no confunditur
Translation: He who trusts in you is not ashamed
Comment
MB55, MIR 286/1 has obverse legend HER II FER MVT REG DVX IIII CARNVTVM 1534, and is the earliest dated Ferrara coin:© Numismatica Ars Classica
Spelling variants of the final word in the reverse legend include CONFV, CONFVN, CONFVND and CONFVNDETVR (MIR 286)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Scudo d'Oro - Hercules II 1534 (1534-1559) coin from the Duchy of Ferrara (Italian States) is that it features an image of Hercules, the mythological hero, on one side, and the coat of arms of the Este family, who ruled Ferrara, on the other. This coin was minted during the reign of Duke Hercules II d'Este, who ruled Ferrara from 1534 to 1559, and was known for his military campaigns and his patronage of the arts. The coin's design was likely meant to symbolize the duke's power and strength, as well as his connection to the legendary hero Hercules.
