Catalogo
| Emittente | Mesocco, Lordship of |
|---|---|
| Anno | 1487-1518 |
| Tipo | Standard circulation coin |
| Valore | 1 Trillina (1⁄64) |
| Valuta | Testone (1487-1549) |
| Composizione | Copper |
| Peso | 0.81 g |
| Diametro | |
| Spessore | |
| Forma | Round (irregular) |
| Tecnica | Hammered |
| Orientamento | |
| Incisore/i | |
| In circolazione fino al | |
| Riferimento/i | HMZ 1#2-576b, MIR#993 |
| Descrizione del dritto | Split cross fleury. |
|---|---|
| Scrittura del dritto | Latin |
| Legenda del dritto | |
| Descrizione del rovescio | Diamond ring. Broken file above. |
| Scrittura del rovescio | Latin |
| Legenda del rovescio | |
| Bordo | |
| Zecca | |
| Tiratura |
ND (1487-1518) - - |
| ID Numisquare | 8746161100 |
| Informazioni aggiuntive |
Historical Context: The Trillina, issued by Johann Jakob Trivulzio from the Lordship of Mesocco (1487-1518), reflects late medieval and early Renaissance power dynamics. Trivulzio, a renowned condottiero in the Italian Wars, maintained Mesocco as a strategic alpine stronghold. This copper denomination, likely for local commerce, underscores his assertion of seigneurial rights and fiscal autonomy within a region contested by the Swiss Confederacy and Duchy of Milan.
Artistry: The engraver of this modest denomination from a provincial mint remains unrecorded. The Trillina’s design typically adheres to a utilitarian late Gothic aesthetic, characteristic of small-denomination coinage. Common motifs include a prominent cross, often a simple cross potent or variant, on one side, and a simplified rendition of the Trivulzio arms—a shield with a lion rampant or similar heraldic device—or the ruler's initial on the reverse. Execution is functional, lacking the sophisticated detail found on high-value issues.
Technical/Grading: This copper Trillina (0.81 grams) presents specific grading challenges. High-points susceptible to wear include the central cross elements, heraldic devices, and outer legends. Technical strike quality is often variable; common issues include weak strikes (especially on the periphery), off-center impressions, and irregular planchet shapes. Corrosion and surface pitting are also prevalent for copper coins of this age, impacting overall preservation.