Grosso of 4 soldi - Galeazzo Maria Sforza Saint Ambrose enthroned

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IssuerDuchy of Milan (Italian States)
Year1468-1470
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value4 Soldi (1⁄30)
CurrencyScudo (?-1796)
CompositionSilver (.650)
Weight2.8 g
Dimensions25 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) MIR#205 , Crippa II#11
Obverse descriptionArmored youthful bust right dividing initials, in reeded inner circle. Small Visconti arms at top.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringGALEAZ MA SF VICECO DVX MLI V G3 M
(Translation: Galeazzo Maria Sforza Visconti, 5th Duke of Milan ... Galeazzo Maria)
Reverse descriptionSaint Ambrose, nimbate and enthroned, holding whip and crozier.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringS * AMBROS * P * MEDIOLANI *
(Translation: Saint Ambrose, patron of Milan)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1468-1470)  - -
Catalog ID2426056970
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