Grosso - John of Vignate

Issuer Piacenza, City of
Year 1410-1413
Type Standard circulation coin
Value Grosso of 10 imperials (1⁄12)
Currency Lira
Composition Silver
Weight 2.3 g
Diameter 23 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) MIR#1113
Obverse description Shield with Vignate arms flanked by initials and topped with rose, within a quadrilobe surrounded by reeded circle.
Obverse script Latin (uncial)
Obverse lettering IOhANNES D VIGNATE PLAC` LAVDE 3C
(Translation: John of Vignate, Lord of Piacenza, etc.)
Reverse description Two saints, nimbate and standing facing. At left, Saint Antoninus holding palm in right hand and standard in left; at right, Saint Bassiano holding crozier in left hand, and right hand raised in blessing.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering * S * BASIAN * S * ANTONIN
(Translation: Saint Bassiano, Saint Antoninus)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (1410-1413) - -
Numisquare ID 6315134910
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