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| Descripción del anverso | Circular legend between a circle of grained and a smooth circle, a standing warrior cutting the legend at the top and bottom, crowned and armored, a sword in his right hand and a scepter in his left hand, on each side the date. |
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| Escritura del anverso | Latin |
| Leyenda del anverso | CONCORDIA RE SP AR GRES TRA 16 19 |
| Descripción del reverso | In a circle of grained stones, square cartouche decorated with the legend on five lines. |
| Escritura del reverso | Latin |
| Leyenda del reverso | MO * NOV A * BONA AUREA BATUTA IN TRE |
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1619 - (fr) monnaie extrêmement rare - |
| ID de Numisquare | 1298209010 |
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Historical Context: Guglielmo I Malaspina governed the Marquisate of Tresana in the early 17th century, a period of numerous independent Italian states. The 1619 issuance of this gold ongaro affirmed Tresana's sovereign authority and its role in regional commerce. Gold coinage served as a potent symbol of economic stability and ducal prestige, facilitating high-value transactions within the fragmented Italian political landscape.
Artistry: This ongaro's artistic execution, likely by an unrecorded local engraver, reflects prevailing late Renaissance and nascent Baroque styles common in northern Italian ducal mints. The obverse typically features a stylized bust or titulature of Guglielmo I, often with a ducal crown, emphasizing his authority. The reverse commonly displays the intricate Malaspina family coat of arms, a powerful heraldic statement of lineage, rendered with local craftsmanship conveying the period's aesthetic.
Technical/Grading: This 3.58 gram, 22 millimeter gold ongaro from Tresana typically exhibits variable strike quality, characteristic of smaller mint operations. High-points for wear or strike weakness include the ruler's hair or crown, and intricate elements of the heraldic shield. A well-struck example shows crisp details on the legend and devices, with minimal planchet irregularities. Grading considers strike sharpness, field preservation, and die wear, contributing to its numismatic rarity and desirability, referenced as CNI XI#2 and MIR#606.