© Numismatica Varesi
© Numismatica Varesi
1 Testone - Alfonso I ND
| Silver | 9.73 g | 29 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Ferrara (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Alfonso I (1505-1534) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1509-1522 |
| Value | 1 Testone = 1 Quatro (¼) |
| Currency | Scudo (1264-1597) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 9.73 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#128464 |
|---|---|
| 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, the first Duke of Ferrara, on one side, and the coat of arms of the Este family, who ruled the duchy, on the other. This coin was minted during Alfonso's reign from 1509 to 1522 and was made of silver, weighing 9.73 grams.
