© InAsta
© InAsta
½ Grosso - Azzone Visconti ND
| Silver | 1.3 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Como (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| Governor | Azzone Visconti (1335-1339) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1335-1339 |
| Value | ½ Grosso (1⁄120) |
| Currency | Scudo (?-1796) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.3 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#357466 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Saint Abundius, nimbate and seated, wearing miter, holding crozier in left hand, and raising right hand in blessing.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: ✿ S' . aBOnDiV'. D'. CVmiS .
Lettering (regular font): ✿ S' . ABONDIV'. D'. CVMIS .
Unabridged legend: Sanctus Abundius
Translation: Saint Abundius
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Grosso - Azzone Visconti ND (1335-1339) coin from Como (Italian States) is that it features a unique design element - a small shield with the Visconti family emblem, which was added to the coin's reverse side during Azzone Visconti's rule. This emblem, known as the "Visconti biscione," depicts a serpent consuming a child, and was a symbol of the Visconti family's power and influence in the region. The inclusion of this emblem on the coin highlights the close connection between the Visconti family and the city of Como, and serves as a testament to the family's enduring legacy in the region.
