© Hess Divo
© Hess Divo
1 Testone - Alfonso I ND
| Silver | 9.75 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Ferrara (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Alfonso I (1505-1534) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1505-1534 |
| Value | 1 Testone = 1 Quatro (¼) |
| Currency | Scudo (1264-1597) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 9.75 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#116816 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Helmeted Sampson, seated facing left and holding lion's head.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ·DE·FORTI·DVLCEDO·
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Testone coin from the Duchy of Ferrara is that it features an image of Alfonso I, who was the first Duke of Ferrara and a prominent figure in the Italian Renaissance. He was known for his military prowess and his patronage of the arts, and his reign saw the flourishing of Ferrara as a cultural and economic center. The coin's design, which includes Alfonso's portrait and the coat of arms of the Este family, who ruled Ferrara, reflects the importance of the duke and his dynasty in the region's history.
