© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
1 Testone - Ercole II
1534 year| Silver | 9.59 g | 29 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Ferrara (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Ercole II (1534-1559) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1534 |
| Value | 1 Testone = 1 Quatro (¼) |
| Currency | Scudo (1264-1597) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 9.59 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#128460 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Group of saints below dove of the Holy Spirit above, date below.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ·SI·TOT·PRO·NOBIS·QVIS·CONTRA·NOS.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Testone - Ercole II 1534 coin from the Duchy of Ferrara (Italian States) is that it features an image of Hercules, the mythological hero, on its reverse side. This is a unique feature among coins of that time and adds to the coin's historical and cultural significance.
