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Marchesano - Niccolo III ND
| Silver | 1.22 g | 18.5 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Ferrara (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| Marquess | Niccolò III (1341-1393) |
| Years | 1393-1441 |
| Value | Marchesano Grosso = Soldo (1⁄20) |
| Currency | Scudo (1264-1597) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.22 g |
| Diameter | 18.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#144718 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
In center, gothic letter A surrounded by 4 large pellets, inside reeded circle.
Small Ferrara shield precedes legend
Script: Latin
Lettering:
DE • FE • RA • RI
A
Translation: Of Ferrara
Comment
This type is called both "marchesano" and "marchesino."There is much confusion about the attribution of this type to either Niccolo II and Niccolo III. CNI attributes this marchesino, on which the gothic A has tapered, elegant legs, and the N is retrograde to Niccolo III.
