1 Trillina - Johann Jakob Trivulzio Small M

Uitgever Lordship of Mesocco (Grisons)
Jaar 1487-1518
Type Standard circulation coin
Waarde 1 Trillina (1⁄64)
Valuta Testone (1487-1549)
Samenstelling Copper
Gewicht 0.86 g
Diameter 15 mm
Dikte
Vorm Round (irregular)
Techniek Hammered
Oriëntatie
Graveur(s)
In omloop tot
Referentie(s) MIR LOM#995
Beschrijving voorzijde Cross fleury.
Schrift voorzijde Latin
Opschrift voorzijde IOANIS IACOBI
Beschrijving keerzijde Gothic M formed from three fish, crown above.
Schrift keerzijde Latin
Opschrift keerzijde TRIVVLTI COMITIS
Rand
Muntplaats
Oplage ND (1487-1518) - -
Numisquare-ID 1089086140
Aanvullende informatie

Historical Context: The 1 Trillina, issued under Johann Jakob Trivulzio for the Lordship of Mesocco (Misox) 1487-1518, reflects seigneurial authority and regional economics. Trivulzio, a powerful Milanese condottiero, acquired Mesocco in 1480. This strategic Alpine valley, part of the Grisons leagues, linked Lombardy and the Holy Roman Empire. Issuing this copper trillina asserted Trivulzio's regalian rights in shifting political landscapes, meeting local small change needs within a borderland economy under French, Imperial, and Swiss influence.

Artistry: Specific engravers for small, utilitarian copper coinage from this period are rarely documented. The Mesocco Trillina's artistic style aligns with provincial late Gothic numismatic traditions, transitioning into early Renaissance influences. Designs were simple, prioritizing legibility and rapid die production.

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