Marquisate of Saluzzo 1 Thaler - Margherita di Foix, 1516
Information
Country
Marquisate of Saluzzo
Marquisate of Saluzzo
Currency
Testone
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Thaler - Margherita di Foix
Year
1516
Ruler
Margaret of Foix-Candale
(1492–1526)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
38.7
Diameter (mm)
45
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Thaler - Margherita di Foix from Marquisate of Saluzzo. Issued in 1516. Struck in Silver. Measures 45 mm and weighs 38.7 g.
- Obverse
- Veiled and draped bust of Margherita facing left.
- Reverse
- Jousting shield, divided per pale between the arms of Saluzzo, Foix, and Bearn, hanging on an uprooted and leafless tree; in the branches, a dove facing left.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1516 | — |
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