1 Grosso - John Visconti

Issuer Milan, Duchy of
Year 1349-1354
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1 Grosso (1⁄60)
Currency Scudo (?-1796)
Composition Silver
Weight 2.7 g
Diameter
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Crippa II#1, MEC XII#610, MIR#97
Obverse description Saint Ambrose seated, facing, holding crozier and raising right hand in blessing.
Obverse script Latin, Latin (uncial)
Obverse lettering · S · AMBROSI` · MEDIOLANV` ·
(Translation: Saint Ambrose Milan)
Reverse description Standing, nimbate facing figures of Saints Gervasius (left) and Protasius (right) each holding a palm frond. Vertical inscription between them.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering · S · GERVASI` · S · PROTASI` IOh`S VICECO`ES
(Translation: Saint Gervasius Saint Protasius John Visconti)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (1349-1354) - -
Numisquare ID 8524802170
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