© Hess Divo
© Hess Divo
1 Cornuto - Francesco I ND
| Silver | 4.68 g | 31 mm |
| Issuer | Marquisate of Saluzzo (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| Marquess | Francesco (1529-1537) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1529-1537 |
| Value | 1 Cornuto |
| Currency | Testone |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 4.68 g |
| Diameter | 31 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#234764 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Saint Constance, holding vessillo (heraldic flag) and riding right.
Script: Latin
Lettering: S ANCTVS : CONST ANTIVS ·
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Cornuto coin from the Marquisate of Saluzzo is that it features a unique design element - a small horned creature, known as a "cornuto," on the reverse side. This horned creature is believed to represent a mythical creature known as a "bucintoro," which was said to have the body of a bull and the horns of a goat. The inclusion of this creature on the coin may have been a symbol of the region's folklore and cultural heritage.
