© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
½ Ambrosino - Luchino and John Visconti ND
| Gold | 1.75 g | - |
| Issuer | Duchy of Milan (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| Lord | Luchino Visconti (1339-1349) John Visconti (1349-1354) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1345-1349 |
| Value | ½ Ambrosino (2⁄15) |
| Currency | Scudo (?-1796) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 1.75 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#303468 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Nimbate facing bust of Saint Ambrose.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✠ ஃ S ஃ AMBROSIVS ஃ
Unabridged legend: Sanctus Ambrosius
Translation: Saint Ambrose
Comment
CNI placed this coin earlier, in the late 13th century, but more recent scholarship (Crippa; MEC) places it during the joint lordship of Luchino and Gian Visconti in the 1340s.
The ambrosino was valued at 32 soldi during the previous reign (Azzone), so this rate has been used here as well.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of two co-ruling dukes, Luchino and John Visconti, on opposite sides of the coin. This unique design reflects the political situation of the time, where the two brothers shared power in the Duchy of Milan.
