Duchy of Milan 1 Grosso - Gian Galeazzo Visconti, 1382 – 1398
Information
Country
Duchy of Milan
Duchy of Milan
Currency
Scudo
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Grosso Pegione
Year
1382 – 1398
Ruler
John Galeazzo
(1395–1402)
Composition
Silver (.660)
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
2.6
Diameter (mm)
25
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Grosso Pegione from Duchy of Milan. Issued from 1382 to 1398. Struck in Silver (.660). Measures 25 mm and weighs 2.6 g.
- Obverse
- Visconti arms (biscia / snake), dividing gothic initials, within quatrefoil with lillies in external corners. (Galeazzo VIsconti Lord of Milan et cetera)
- Reverse
- Saint Ambrose enthroned, nimbate, holding crozier and scourge, an annulet to each side. (Saint Ambrose of Milan)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1382-1398) | — | No extra symbols on obverse and reverse | 42% | |
| ND (1382-1398) | — | No symbol over snake and two rings to the sides of the saint | 33% | |
| ND (1382-1398) | — | Small ring over snake and two small rings to the sides of the saint | 25% | |
| ND (1382-1398) | — | Three conjoined rings over the snake and two rings to the sides of the saint |
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