1 Scudo - Francis II Sforza

€2.00
IssuerCity of Cremona (Italian States)
Year1527
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Scudo
CurrencyLira
CompositionGold
Weight3.43 g
Dimensions23 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) MIR LOM#308 , MB#5 , Fr#226
Obverse descriptionCrowned serpent in circle (Sforza arms).
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringFR II SF MEDIOLA DVCE 1527
(Translation: Francis II Sforza, Duke of Milan)
Reverse descriptionSeated figure of St. Omobono offering help to a poor youth at left.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringS HOMOBO PAVPERTATI CREMONEN
(Translation: Saint Homobonus ... the poor of Cremona)
Edge
Mint
Mintage1527  - -
Catalog ID3604793040
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