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Ducat - Aimo di Monfalcone ND
| Gold | 3.48 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Lausanne (Vaud) |
|---|---|
| Bishop | Aymon de Montfalcon (1491-1517) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1491-1517 |
| Value | 1 Ducat (5) |
| Currency | Livre (1420-1536) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 3.48 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#129035 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Arms of Montfalcone within circle.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: +AY'·SE:MONTE:FALEON:EPS
Lettering (regular font): +AY'·SE:MONTE:FALEON:EPS
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Ducat coin is that it was issued during a time of great religious and political upheaval in Europe. The coin was minted during the reign of Bishop Aimo di Monfalcone, who was a prominent religious leader in the Bishopric of Lausanne (Vaud) in the late 15th and early 16th centuries. This period saw the rise of the Protestant Reformation and the subsequent Catholic Counter-Reformation, which had a significant impact on the political and religious landscape of Europe. Despite these challenges, the Ducat coin remained a popular form of currency and a symbol of the Bishopric's power and influence.