Teston - Gian Galeazzo II Maria with Regency of Ludovico Maria Sforza

€363,781.00
IssuerMilan, Duchy of
Year
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Testone (1/4)
CurrencyScudo (?-1796)
CompositionSilver
Weight8.5 g
Dimensions26 mm
Thickness1.5 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) MIR#221, Crippa II#3, CNI V#27
Obverse descriptionArmored bust of Gian Galezzo to right, his titles around.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIO GZ• M• SF• VICECO• DVX• MLI• SX•
(Translation: Gian Galeazzo Maria Sforza, Viscount Duke of Milan.)
Reverse descriptionArmored bust of Ludovico Maria Sforza to right, his titles around; head of St. Ambrose at beginning of legend on both sides.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringLVDOVICVS• PATRVVS• GVBNANS•
(Translation: Ludovico, uncle, as regent.)
EdgeSmooth
Mint
MintageND  - 1481-1494 -
Catalog ID3711866840
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