1 Grosso - John Visconti

€1.00
IssuerMilan, Duchy of
Year1349-1354
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Grosso (1⁄60)
CurrencyScudo (?-1796)
CompositionSilver
Weight2.7 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Crippa II#1, MEC XII#610, MIR#97
Obverse descriptionSaint Ambrose seated, facing, holding crozier and raising right hand in blessing.
Obverse scriptLatin, Latin (uncial)
Obverse lettering· S · AMBROSI` · MEDIOLANV` ·
(Translation: Saint Ambrose Milan)
Reverse descriptionStanding, nimbate facing figures of Saints Gervasius (left) and Protasius (right) each holding a palm frond. Vertical inscription between them.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering· S · GERVASI` · S · PROTASI` IOh`S VICECO`ES
(Translation: Saint Gervasius Saint Protasius John Visconti)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1349-1354)  - -
Catalog ID8524802170
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