Duchy of Milan Milan, Duchy of, 1 Grosso Regency of Gian Galeazzo Sforza, 1481 – 1494
Information
Country
Duchy of Milan
Duchy of Milan
Currency
Scudo
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
5 Soldi
Year
1481 – 1494
Ruler
John Galeazzo Maria Sforza
(1476–1494)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
2.86
Diameter (mm)
24
Demonetized
Yes
Description
5 Soldi from Duchy of Milan. Issued from 1481 to 1494. Struck in Silver. Measures 24 mm and weighs 2.86 g.
- Obverse
- Helmet surmounted by basilisk eating a child, inside beaded circle (Gian Galeazzo Maria SforzaVisconti, 10th Duke ofMilan)
- Reverse
- Bust of Saint Ambrose, nimbate and wearing mitre, letters S A in fields on either side of bust, in beaded circle (Ludovico, uncle, as regent)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1481-1494) | — |
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