2 Ducati - Ludovico Maria Sforza ND (1494-1500) front 2 Ducati - Ludovico Maria Sforza ND (1494-1500) back
2 Ducati - Ludovico Maria Sforza ND (1494-1500) photo
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2 Ducati - Ludovico Maria Sforza ND

 
Gold 6.96 g -
Description
Issuer
Duchy of Milan (Italian States)
Duke
Louis Maria Sforza the Moor (1494-1499)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1494-1500
Value
2 Ducats (Ducati) (4)
Currency
Scudo (?-1796)
Composition
Gold
Weight
6.96 g
Shape
Round
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#182135
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Armored knight on horseback riding right, brandishing sword.

Script: Latin

Lettering: +PP' ANGLE Q3 • CO • AC IANVE • D • 7C

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 2 Ducati - Ludovico Maria Sforza ND (1494-1500) coin from the Duchy of Milan (Italian States) made of Gold weighing 6.96g is that it features an image of Ludovico Maria Sforza, also known as Ludovico il Moro, who was the Duke of Milan from 1494 to 1500. He was a powerful and influential leader during the Italian Renaissance and was known for his patronage of the arts and his efforts to expand the Duchy of Milan. The coin's design was likely created by a prominent artist of the time and features a detailed portrait of Ludovico Maria Sforza, making it a valuable piece for collectors and historians.