Italy Italian States Ferrara, Duchy of
Denaro - Republic (c.1200-1344) ND (1200-1344) front Denaro - Republic (c.1200-1344) ND (1200-1344) back
Denaro - Republic (c.1200-1344) ND (1200-1344) photo
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Denaro - Republic (c.1200-1344) ND (1200-1344) front Denaro - Republic (c.1200-1344) ND (1200-1344) back
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Denaro - Republic c.1200-1344 ND

 
Silver 0.6 g 15 mm
Description
Issuer
 Duchy of Ferrara (Italian States)
Years
 1200-1344
Value
 1 Denier (1⁄240)
Currency
 Scudo (1264-1597)
Composition
 Silver
Weight
 0.6 g
Diameter
 15 mm
Shape
 Round (irregular)
Technique
 Hammered
Demonetized
 Yes
Updated
 2024-10-05
References
Numista
 N#300741
Rarity index
 97%

Reverse

Letters F D R C arranged in a cross, around a large dot

Script: Latin

Lettering:
✠ INPERATOR
F · D · R · C ·

Unabridged legend: Imperator Fredericus

Translation: Emperor Frederick

Comment

Frederick I granted the city of Ferrara the right to coin. This is a "frozen" type minted from Frederick's time until much later when coins were struck in the name of the local lords of Ferrara