3 Quattrini - Ercole I ND (1471-1505) front 3 Quattrini - Ercole I ND (1471-1505) back
3 Quattrini - Ercole I ND (1471-1505) photo
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3 Quattrini - Ercole I ND

 
Silver 0.3 g 11 mm
Description
Issuer
Duchy of Ferrara (Italian States)
Duke
Ercole I (1471-1505)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1471-1505
Value
3 Quattrini = 12 Denari (1⁄20)
Currency
Scudo (1264-1597)
Composition
Silver
Weight
0.3 g
Diameter
11 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#128858
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Ornate shield of city arms.

Script: Latin

Lettering: ·DE·FER RARIA·

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 3 Quattrini - Ercole I ND (1471-1505) coin from the Duchy of Ferrara (Italian States) is that it features an image of Hercules, the mythological hero, on one side, and the coat of arms of the Este family, who ruled Ferrara, on the other. This coin was made of silver and weighed 0.3 grams, making it a small but valuable piece of currency during its time.