Duchy of Milan 1 Testone - Galeazzo Maria Sforza, 1466 – 1476
Information
Country
Duchy of Milan
Duchy of Milan
Currency
Scudo
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Testone
Year
1466 – 1476
Ruler
Galeazzo Maria Sforza
(1466–1476)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
9.69
Diameter (mm)
28.5
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Testone from Duchy of Milan. Issued from 1466 to 1476. Struck in Silver. Measures 28.5 mm and weighs 9.69 g.
- Obverse
- Armored bust of the Duke facing right, ring behind neck.
- Reverse
- Shielded arms of Milan under crowned helmet crowned to the left adorned with crested and plumed dragon's head holding a child between its jaws. On the sides flames and water buckets.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1466-1476) | — | GALEA3 instead of GALEAZ in obverse legend | ||
| ND (1466-1476) | — | Reverse with crown on snake's head in shield | 50% | |
| ND (1466-1476) | — | Reverse with no crown on snake's head in shield | 50% |
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