Grossone - Ercole I ND (1471-1505) front Grossone - Ercole I ND (1471-1505) back
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Grossone - Ercole I ND

 
Silver 3.69 g 22 mm
Description
Issuer
Duchy of Ferrara (Italian States)
Duke
Ercole I (1471-1505)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1471-1505
Value
Grossone = 2 Grosso = 4 Soldi (⅕)
Currency
Scudo (1264-1597)
Composition
Silver
Weight
3.69 g
Diameter
22 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#144720
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Saint George slaying dragon

Script: Latin

Lettering: DEUS FORTITUDO IEA

Translation: The Lord is my strength

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Grossone - Ercole I ND (1471-1505) coin from the Duchy of Ferrara (Italian States) is that it features an image of Hercules, the mythological hero, on its reverse side. This is a unique feature among coins of that time period and adds to the coin's historical and cultural significance.