Ambrosino - Luchino and John Visconti

Issuer Milan, Duchy of
Year 1345-1349
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 32 Soldi (4⁄15)
Currency Scudo (?-1796)
Composition Gold
Weight 3.5 g
Diameter
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Crippa II#1, MIR#93, Fr#674
Obverse description Ornate helmet topped with biscia (serpent eating man) and VIsconti shield of arms below.
Obverse script Latin, Latin (uncial)
Obverse lettering ✠ LVChINVS ·  VICECOES · ✿ MEDIOLANVM
(Translation: Luchino Visconti of Milan)
Reverse description Saint AMbrose enthroned, holding crozier and raising right hand in blessing.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering · S ·  AMBROSIV` ·  IOhS ·  VICECOES ·
(Translation: Saint Ambrose Giovanni Visconti)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (1345-1349) - -
Numisquare ID 5118897540
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