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Ducato - Ercole I Reggio ND
| Gold | 3.46 g |
| Issuer | Duchy of Modena and Reggio (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Ercole I (1471-1505) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1471-1505 |
| Value | 1 Ducat (Ongaro) (12) |
| Currency | Scudo |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 3.46 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#305123 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Full length figure of Saint Propero, facing, nimbate and giving a blessing with his right hand, while holding crozier in his left.
Small shield of Reggio Emilia inside legend at 4:00
Script: Latin
Lettering: S PSPER EPI REGII
Translation: Saint Prospero, bishop of Reggio
Comment
This coin was part of a series commissioned by Ercole I in Ferrara and Reggio, displaying mythological scenes from the life of his namesake, Heracles/Hercules. In this one, we see Hercules vanquishing the giant Antaeus by suspending him in the air, sapping him of the strength he possessed only by having contact with the earthInteresting fact
One interesting fact about the Ducato - Ercole I (Reggio) ND (1471-1505) coin is that it features an image of Hercules, the mythological hero, on its reverse side. This design was chosen to symbolize the strength and power of the Duchy of Modena and Reggio, which was a small but influential state in northern Italy during the Renaissance period. The coin's gold content and intricate design make it a valuable and sought-after collector's item among numismatists today.
