1 Grosso `Pegione` - Galeazzo II Visconti Serpent

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IssuerMilan (Italian States)
Year1378-1385
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Grosso of 11/2 Soldi (3⁄40)
CurrencyLira (1155-1515)
CompositionSilver (.622)
Weight22.7 g
Dimensions24 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) MIR MI#121 , Crippa II#4 , CNI V#23-36
Obverse descriptionHelmet surmounted by dragon above shield, all within quadrilobed square surrounded by legend.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse lettering+ GALEAZ VICECOMES D MEDIOLANI 3C
(Translation: Galeazzo Visconti Lord of Milan et cetera)
Reverse descriptionSaint Ambrosius sitting
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering*S*AMBROSIV*MEDIOLAN*
(Translation: Saint Ambrosius sitting Milan)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1378-1385)  - -
Catalog ID1218460510
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