Duchy of Milan Teston - Gian Galeazzo II Maria with Regency of Ludovico Maria Sforza
Information
Country
Duchy of Milan
Duchy of Milan
Currency
Scudo
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Testone
Ruler
John Galeazzo Maria Sforza
(1476–1494)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
8.5
Diameter (mm)
26
Thickness (mm)
1.5
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Testone from Duchy of Milan. Struck in Silver. Measures 26 mm and weighs 8.5 g.
- Obverse
- Armored bust of Gian Galezzo to right, his titles around. (Gian Galeazzo Maria Sforza, Viscount Duke of Milan.)
- Reverse
- Armored bust of Ludovico Maria Sforza to right, his titles around; head of St. Ambrose at beginning of legend on both sides. (Ludovico, uncle, as regent.)
- Edge
- Smooth
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND | — | 1481-1494 |
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