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Marchesino - Niccolo II ND
| Silver | 1.09 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Ferrara (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| Marquess | Niccolò II (1361-1388) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1361-1388 |
| Value | 1 Marchesano = 1 Soldo (1⁄20) |
| Currency | Scudo (1264-1597) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.09 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#238962 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
In center, gothic letter A surrounded by 4 large dots, inside reeded circle.
Small Ferrara shield precedes legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
• DE • FE • RA • RI •
A
Translation: ... of Ferrara
Comment
This coin 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 thick, blocky legs with a flat base to Niccolo II. Other sources use the direction of the crossbar of the N (lower left to upper right) to attribute yhis one to Noiccolo II.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Marchesino - Niccolo II ND (1361-1388) coin from the Duchy of Ferrara is that it features a unique design element - a small shield with the coat of arms of the Este family, who ruled the duchy at the time, on the reverse side of the coin. This shield was a symbol of the family's power and influence in the region.
