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2 Ducats - Guglielmo IX Paleologo ND
| Gold | 6.87 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Montferrat (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| Marquess | William IX Palaeologus (1494-1518) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1494-1518 |
| Value | 2 Ducats |
| Currency | Fiorino |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 6.87 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#240222 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Quartered coat of arms.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✠ SA CRI' RO' IMP'' PRINC' VICA' PP
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2 Ducats - Guglielmo IX Paleologo ND (1494-1518) coin from Montferrat (Italian States) is that it features an image of William IX, also known as William the Younger, who was the Marquess of Montferrat from 1494 until his death in 1518. He was a member of the Paleologus family, which was a prominent noble family in Italy during the Middle Ages. The coin's design includes an inscription in Latin that reads "WILHELMUS IX PALEOLOGUS MARCHIO MONTFERRATI," which translates to "William IX Paleologus, Marquess of Montferrat." This coin is a rare and valuable collector's item, and its gold content makes it a highly sought-after piece among numismatists.
