Milan, Duchy of, 1 Grosso Regency of Gian Galeazzo Sforza

Milan, Duchy of, 1 Grosso Regency of Gian Galeazzo Sforza - obverseMilan, Duchy of, 1 Grosso Regency of Gian Galeazzo Sforza - reverse

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Features

Issuer Duchy of Milan (Italian States)
Duke John Galeazzo Maria Sforza (1476-1494)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 1481-1494
Value 5 Soldi (1⁄24)
Currency Scudo (?-1796)
Composition Silver
Weight 2.86 g
Diameter 24 mm
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
199157
References MIR# 223
Alberto Varesi; 2000. Monete Italiane Regionali / Volume 1. Lombardia, zecche minori (2nd edition). Edizioni Numismatica Varesi, Pavia, Italy.
And 13 more volumes.

Obverse

Helmet surmounted by basilisk eating a child, inside beaded circle

Lettering: IO GL M SF VICECO DVX MLI SX

Translation: Gian Galeazzo Maria Sforza Visconti, 10th Duke of Milan

Reverse

Bust of Saint Ambrose, nimbate and wearing mitre, letters S A in fields on either side of bust, in beaded circle

Lettering: LVDOVICO PATRVO GUBNANTE

Translation: Ludovico, uncle, as regent

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Date VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (1481-1494) 

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