1 Thaler - Margherita di Foix

Issuer Saluzzo, Marquisate of
Year 1516
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1 Tallero = 40 Grossi
Currency Testone
Composition Silver
Weight 38.70 g
Diameter 45 mm
Thickness
Shape Round
Technique Hammered
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s) Benedetto da Briosco
In circulation to
Reference(s) MIR#137, CNI II#1
Obverse description Veiled and draped bust of Margherita facing left.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering + MARGARITA ` DE ` FVXO ` MARCHIONISA ` SALVCIAR x T ` C, ` 1516
Reverse description Jousting shield, divided per pale between the arms of Saluzzo, Foix, and Bearn, hanging on an uprooted and leafless tree; in the branches, a dove facing left.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering + DEVS ` PROTECTOR ` ET ` REFVGIVM ` MEVM ` I IC `
Edge
Mint
Mintage 1516 - -
Numisquare ID 9903193220
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