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| Issuer | Milan, Duchy of |
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| Year | 1556-1598 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
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| Obverse description | Within the field, the royal monogram PHI surmounted by a crown. Surrounding legend reading REX ANGLIAE along the inner border, denoting Philip II's title as King of England (held through his marriage to Mary I, 1554–1558), retained on Milanese coinage throughout his reign. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | Facing mitred and nimbed bust of Saint Ambrose, patron and first bishop of Milan, flanked by the initials S and A in the field to either side. Surrounding legend MEDIOLANI DVX along the inner border, proclaiming Philip II's title as Duke of Milan. |
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