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Sesino - Alfonso II Early bust ND
| Billon | 0.9 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Ferrara (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Alfonso II (1559-1597) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1559-1597 |
| Value | 1 Sesino = 6 Denari (1⁄40) |
| Currency | Scudo (1264-1597) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 0.9 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#281545 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned eagle facing left, inside circle
Script: Latin
Lettering: FER RARRIA . E .ε .
Translation: Ferrara , etc.
Comment
The youngest bust of Alfonso, used on a few of his dated coins of the 1560s, hence probably struck before 1575.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Sesino - Alfonso II (Early bust) ND (1559-1597) from Duchy of Ferrara (Italian States) made of Billon weighing 0.9 g is that it features an image of Alfonso II d'Este, Duke of Ferrara, on one side, and the coat of arms of the Este family on the other.
