Obverse © Auktionen Münzhandlung Sonntag – Reverse © iNumis
Obverse © Auktionen Münzhandlung Sonntag – Reverse © iNumis
2 Ducats - Ioannes Bentivolus II ND
| Gold | 6.82 g | - |
| Issuer | Lordship of Antignate (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| Lord | John II Bentivoglio (1494-1509) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1494-1509 |
| Value | 2 Ducats |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 6.82 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#198247 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Eagle above crowned coat of arms.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MAXIMILIANI IMPERA MVNV
Translation:
Maximiliani imperatoris munus.
Gift of emperor Maximilian.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2 Ducats - Ioannes Bentivolus II ND (1494-1509) coin from the Lordship of Antignate (Italian States) is that it features a unique design element - a small shield with the coat of arms of the Bentivoglio family, who were the ruling family of the Lordship of Antignate at the time. This shield is located on the reverse side of the coin, beneath the image of Saint John the Baptist, the patron saint of the city of Antignate. The inclusion of this shield serves as a symbol of the Bentivoglio family's authority and influence in the region, and adds to the historical and cultural significance of the coin.