1 Testone - Ercole I ND (1471-1505) front 1 Testone - Ercole I ND (1471-1505) back
1 Testone - Ercole I ND (1471-1505) photo
© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG

1 Testone - Ercole I ND

 
Silver 7.67 g -
Description
Issuer
Duchy of Ferrara (Italian States)
Duke
Ercole I (1471-1505)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1471-1505
Value
1 Testone = 1 Quatro (¼)
Currency
Scudo (1264-1597)
Composition
Silver
Weight
7.67 g
Shape
Round
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#128415
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

7-headed hydra.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Testone coin from the Duchy of Ferrara is that it features an image of Ercole I d'Este, the ruler of Ferrara, on one side, and the coat of arms of the Este family on the other. This coin was minted during Ercole's reign, which lasted from 1471 to 1505, and it was used as a standard circulation coin in the Italian States. The fact that it is made of silver and weighs 7.67 grams adds to its historical and numismatic significance.