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Armellino - Guidobaldo II della Rovere ND
| Silver | 1.1 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Urbino (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1538-1574 |
| Value | 1 Armellino (1⁄30) |
| Currency | Scudo |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.1 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Thickness | 0.6 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#80516 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Saint Crescentius on rearing horse, spearing dragon on ground
Script: Latin
Lettering: · S ·CRESE NT I · VRB
Unabridged legend: Sanctus Crescentius Urbinum
Translation: Saint Crescentius of Urbino
Edge
Plain
Comment
Cavicchi 123The common name for the coin derives from the italian word "ermellino"
Variants:
CNI lists 100 variants of this common coin, taking into account spelling and punctuation variations on both sides, as well as the posture of the ermine and the characters that appear in the exergue obverse.
Some commonly seen variants:
- Ermine in walking posture, no character in exergue (Cavicchi 122):
© Classical Numismatic Group
- Retrograde E in exergue (CNI 119):
© Numismatica Varesi
- Ermine in walking posture, and ;etter P in exergue (Cavicchi 124):
© Teutoburger Muenzauktion GmbH
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Armellino - Guidobaldo II della Rovere coin is that it features an unusual design on its reverse side. Instead of the typical depiction of a saint or a coat of arms, the coin bears an image of a large "G" surrounded by a wreath, which stands for the name of the ruler, Guidobaldo II della Rovere. This unique design element sets the coin apart from other coins of the time and makes it a distinctive piece in the history of numismatics.
