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Denaro - Obizzo ND
| Billon | 0.5 g | 14 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Ferrara (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| Marquess | Obizzo III (1344-1352) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1344-1352 |
| Value | 1 Denier (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Scudo (1264-1597) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 0.5 g |
| Diameter | 14 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#300743 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Splayed Estense eagle with head facing left, inside circle
Script: Latin
Lettering: (small shield) OPZ MchIO
Unabridged legend: Obizzo marchio
Translation: Obizzo, marquess
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Denaro - Obizzo ND (1344-1352) from Duchy of Ferrara (Italian States) made of Billon weighing 0.5 g is that it was issued during the reign of Obizzo IV d'Este, who was the Lord of Ferrara, Modena, and Reggio from 1344 to 1352. He was known for his military campaigns and his efforts to strengthen the economy of the Duchy of Ferrara, which led to the minting of this coin.
