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Grosso au mont Olympe et à la croix fleurdelisée - Ferdinand de Gonzague
| Billon | 1.09 g | 17.5 mm |
| Issuer | Montferrat (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Ferdinand Gonzaga (1613-1626) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1612-1623 |
| Value | 1 Groschen (1⁄12) |
| Currency | Fiorino |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 1.09 g |
| Diameter | 17.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#149272 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Cross fleurdelisée accosted of the date.
Lettering: 1 6 1 3
Comment
Ferdinand succeeded his brother in 1612, which explains why this year is rarely found for this type.It's likely that he had a large number struck the following year to mark his accession to power: 1613 is the most common date for this series.
Weights vary from 0.89 to 1.30 grams.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design element - the cross fleurdelisée, which is a cross with fleur-de-lis at the ends. This design was used as a symbol of the House of Gonzaga, which ruled Montferrat, and it represents the connection between the ruling family and the French monarchy.
