1 Thaler - Ferrante II 1619-1620 front 1 Thaler - Ferrante II 1619-1620 back
1 Thaler - Ferrante II 1619-1620 photo
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1 Thaler - Ferrante II

 
Silver 28.62 g 41 mm
Description
Issuer
Duchy of Guastalla (Italian States)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1619-1620
Value
1 Tallero
Currency
Tallero
Composition
Silver
Weight
28.62 g
Diameter
41 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#51312
Rarity index
93%

Reverse

Crowned shield of 4-fold arms with central shield, Order of Golden Fleece around.

Script: Latin

Lettering: MELFICTI·PRINCEPS GVASTALLÆ·COM

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Thaler - Ferrante II 1619-1620 coin from the Duchy of Guastalla (Italian States) is that it features an image of Ferrante II, the ruler of the duchy at the time, on one side, and the coat of arms of the duchy on the other. This coin was made of silver and weighs 28.62 grams, making it a substantial and valuable piece of currency for its time.