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Ducato e Mezzo - Alfonso I ND
| Gold | 5.3 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Naples (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| King | Alfonso I the Magnanimous (1442-1458) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1442-1458 |
| Value | 1.5 Ducat |
| Currency | Piastra (1266-1812) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 5.3 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#123489 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Second and third quadrants are striped.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ALFONSV:D:G:R:ARAGO:SICILI:CITRA:VLTRA
Translation: Alphonse, by God's Grace, King of Aragon, Sicily on this side and beyond (the Punta of Faro, referring to mainland Sicily which was the Kingdom of Naples)
Comment
Mint master's initial 'B': Jacopo Baboccio da PipernoVariant exists with striped 1st and 4th quadrant
Interesting fact
The Ducato e Mezzo - Alfonso I ND (1442-1458) coin from the Kingdom of Naples (Italian States) made of Gold weighing 5.3 g is interesting because it was minted during the reign of Alfonso I, also known as Alfonso the Magnanimous, who was a powerful and influential king of the Aragonese dynasty. He was known for his military conquests and his patronage of the arts, and this coin reflects the wealth and prosperity of his kingdom during his reign.
