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Ducato - Borso ND
1471 year| Gold | 3.43 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Ferrara (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Borso (1450-1471) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1471 |
| Value | 1 Ducat (1 Ducato) (4) |
| Currency | Scudo (1264-1597) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 3.43 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#339096 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Christ, nimbate, rising from the sepulchre with small cross on its wall, his right hand raised in blessing, holding a banner in his left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SVREXIT · XPS · REX · GLORIE
Translation: Christ the King risen in glory
Comment
Ferrara became a duchy in early 1471, and Borso died later the same year. As this coin has his title DVX ... FERRARIE, it is believed to have been struck in 1471.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Ducato - Borso ND (1471) coin from the Duchy of Ferrara is that it features an unusual design element - a small hole in the center of the coin. This hole was intentionally added to the coin to signify that it was made of pure gold, as gold was considered a valuable and precious metal at the time. The hole was also used as a way to test the authenticity of the coin, as it would be difficult to counterfeit a coin with a small hole in the center. This unique feature makes the Ducato - Borso ND (1471) coin stand out among other coins from the same time period and region.
