1 Grosso - Gian Galeazzo Visconti

€131,999.00
IssuerMilan, Duchy of
Year1382-1398
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Grosso Pegione (1⁄80)
CurrencyScudo (?-1796)
CompositionSilver (.660)
Weight2.6 g
Dimensions25 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Crippa II#4 - 5, MEC XII#633 - 638, Biaggi#1475
Obverse descriptionVisconti arms (biscia / snake), dividing gothic initials, within quatrefoil with lillies in external corners.
Obverse scriptLatin, Latin (uncial)
Obverse lettering+ • GALEAZ • VICECOES • D • MEDIOLANI • 3 C • G 3
(Translation: Galeazzo VIsconti Lord of Milan et cetera)
Reverse descriptionSaint Ambrose enthroned, nimbate, holding crozier and scourge, an annulet to each side.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringS • ABROSIV • • MEDIOLAN •
(Translation: Saint Ambrose of Milan)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1382-1398)  - No extra symbols on obverse and reverse -
ND (1382-1398)  - No symbol over snake and two rings to the sides of the saint -
ND (1382-1398)  - Small ring over snake and two small rings to the sides of the saint -
ND (1382-1398)  - Three conjoined rings over the snake and two rings to the sides of the saint -
Catalog ID6313172170
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