Grosso of 4 soldi - Galeazzo Maria Sforza Saint Ambrose enthroned

Issuer Duchy of Milan (Italian States)
Year 1468-1470
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 4 Soldi (1⁄30)
Currency Scudo (?-1796)
Composition Silver (.650)
Weight 2.8 g
Diameter 25 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) MIR#205 , Crippa II#11
Obverse description Armored youthful bust right dividing initials, in reeded inner circle. Small Visconti arms at top.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering GALEAZ MA SF VICECO DVX MLI V G3 M
(Translation: Galeazzo Maria Sforza Visconti, 5th Duke of Milan ... Galeazzo Maria)
Reverse description Saint Ambrose, nimbate and enthroned, holding whip and crozier.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering S * AMBROS * P * MEDIOLANI *
(Translation: Saint Ambrose, patron of Milan)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (1468-1470) - -
Numisquare ID 2426056970
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