Quattrino - Leonello ND (1441-1450) front Quattrino - Leonello ND (1441-1450) back
Quattrino - Leonello ND (1441-1450) photo
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Quattrino - Leonello ND

 
Billon 0.85 g 17 mm
Description
Issuer
Duchy of Ferrara (Italian States)
Marquess
Leonello (1441-1450)
Years
1441-1450
Value
1 Quattrino = 4 Denari (1⁄60)
Currency
Scudo (1264-1597)
Composition
Billon
Weight
0.85 g
Diameter
17 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#281664
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Nimbate bust of San Maurelio

Script: Latin

Lettering: S . M . EP . FERRARIENS

Unabridged legend: Sanctus Maurelius episcopus ferrariensis

Translation: San Maurelio, Bishop of Ferrara

Comment

A similar type, MIR 235 shows a standing San Maurelio reverse, with different reverse legends:

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