© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
1 Testone - Ercole II
1559 year| Silver | 8.41 g | 31 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Ferrara (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Ercole II (1534-1559) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1559 |
| Value | 1 Testone = 1 Quatro (¼) |
| Currency | Scudo (1264-1597) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 8.41 g |
| Diameter | 31 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#128684 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Full-length standing figure of Patience chained to a fountain surmounted with an horological sphere, with water from fountain dripping to break chain.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
·SVPERANDA· OMNIS·FORTVNA·
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Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Testone - Ercole II 1559 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 fitting, given that the name "Ercole" (Italian for "Hercules") was used by the ruling d'Este family of Ferrara, and that the coin was minted during the reign of Duke Ercole II d'Este. The coin's design serves as a symbol of the duchy's strength and power during that time.
