10 Scudi - Ludovico II and Margherita di Foix

Issuer Saluzzo, Marquisate of
Year 1503
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 10 Scudi d`oro
Currency Testone
Composition Gold
Weight 34.33 g
Diameter 43.5 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) MIR#134 II#135
Obverse description Confronting busts of Ludovico, wearing a hat and the collar of the Order of St. Michael, and Margarita wearing a veil.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering
Reverse description Shield divided per pale with arms of Saluzzo and Foix, on the chest of crowned eagle with spread wings facing left.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering ✥ SI · DEVS · PRO · NOBIS · QVIS · CONTRA · NOS · JJC
Edge Plain
Mint Carmagnola, Italy
Mintage
Numisquare ID 6282237810
Additional information
Denomination: possibly a dupondius of 2 asses (RPC III page 207; MAA# 34) Dating: after AD 22–23 (RPC III page 206); AD 24–29 (MAA# 34) Weight: 14.42 g average of 40 specimens (RPC III# 832; MAA# 34) Diameter: 28–31 mm (RPC III# 832; MAA# 34)
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