Montferrat 1 Bianco, 1565 – 1574

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Montferrat Montferrat
Currency Fiorino
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 1 Bianco = 7 Grossi
Year 1565 – 1574
Ruler William I (1550–1587)
Composition Silver
Shape Round
Weight (g) 4.7
Diameter (mm) 27
Thickness (mm) 1.5
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Bianco = 7 Grossi from Montferrat. Issued from 1565 to 1574. Struck in Silver. Measures 27 mm and weighs 4.7 g.

Obverse
Crowned Ornate Shield split between the arms of Montferrat and Mantua (Guglielmo Duke of Mantua and Marquess of Montserrat)
Reverse
Flowered Cross within Circle and Legend (Cross of Christ our Saviour)
Edge
Smooth

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1574  —
1573  —
1572  —
1571  —
1570  —
1569  —
1568  —
1567  —
1565  — Reggenza della Madre Margherita

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