Giorgino - Rinaldo d'Este 1707-1728 (1694-1737) front Giorgino - Rinaldo d'Este 1707-1728 (1694-1737) back
Giorgino - Rinaldo d'Este 1707-1728 (1694-1737) photo
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Giorgino - Rinaldo d'Este

 
Billon 1.5 g 21 mm
Description
Issuer
Duchy of Modena and Reggio (Italian States)
Duke
Reynold (1694-1737)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1707-1728 (1694-1737)
Value
1 Giorgino (1⁄32)
Currency
Scudo
Composition
Billon
Weight
1.5 g
Diameter
21 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#376594
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

The Saint, mitered and dressed in robes, kneeling to the right, holds the crozier in his right hand and his left hand extended and open in the act of praying over the city in front of him.

Lettering: S • GEMINIANVS • MVT • PROT •

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Giorgino - Rinaldo d'Este 1707-1728 (1694-1737) from Duchy of Modena and Reggio (Italian States) made of Billon weighing 1.5 g is that it features a unique design, with the obverse side bearing the image of Rinaldo d'Este, the Duke of Modena and Reggio, while the reverse side features the coat of arms of the Este family. This coin was minted during a time of significant political and economic change in Italy, and its design reflects the influence of the Este family, who were powerful rulers in the region.