1 Grossone - Giovanni Galeazzo Maria and Ludovico Maria Sforza

€2.00
IssuerMilan (Italian States)
Year1481-1492
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Grossone of 8 Soldi (⅖)
CurrencyLira (1155-1515)
CompositionSilver (.960)
Weight9.34 g
Dimensions29 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) MIR MI#222 , Crippa II#4
Obverse descriptionBust of the duke armored facing right
Obverse script
Obverse letteringIO GZ M SF VICECOMES DVX MLI SX
(Translation: Giovanni Galeazzo Maria Sforza Visconti, 6th Duke of Milan)
Reverse descriptionFour-sided shield with the coats of arms of the Imperial Eagle and the Visconti snake, double-helmeted with ornament.
Reverse script
Reverse letteringLV PATRVO GUBNANTE
(Translation: Ludovico, uncle, as regent)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1481-1492)  - -
Catalog ID2910221910
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