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Grosso - Johann Franz Trivulzio
| Issuer | Lordship of Mesocco |
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| Year | 1518-1549 |
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| Value | 1 Grosso (1/4) |
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| Obverse description | Central field displays the Trivulzio heraldic shield, featuring a bold vertically-striped coat of arms with cross-hatched decoration, flanked on either side by two rampant lions as supporters. The shield and supporters are enclosed within an inner beaded circle. The surrounding Latin legend reads: FRANCISC · TRIVL · MAR · VIGLE · 7 C, referencing Francesco Trivulzio as Marquis of Vigevano and Count, struck in a typical late-medieval hammered style. |
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| Reverse description | Full-length standing figure of Saint George in armour, depicted facing slightly left, raising a sword in his right hand and holding a shield in his left, trampling the vanquished dragon beneath his feet. The saint is rendered in a vigorous late-Gothic style with articulated plate armour and a skirt of tasses. A small floral ornament appears in the upper right field. The surrounding Latin legend reads: SANCT · GEORGIV, identifying the patron saint, contained within a beaded border. |
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| Reverse lettering | ✥ SANCT · GEORGIV |
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