© Bertolami Fine Arts
© Bertolami Fine Arts
1 Denaro / Picciolo - Francesco Sforza ND
| Billon | 0.6 g | 14 mm |
| Issuer | City of Fermo (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| Marquess | Francis I Sforza (Francesco I Sforza) (1434-1446) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1434-1446 |
| Value | 1 Picciolo (1⁄12) |
| Currency | Grosso Agontano |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 0.6 g |
| Diameter | 14 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#369814 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned serpent (Sforza arms) flanked by two letters.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering:
F · S · VICECOM
E S
Lettering (regular font):
F · S · VICECOM
E S
Unabridged legend: Francesco Sforza Vicecomes
Translation: Francesco Sforza Visconti
Comment
Variants in legend exist.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Francesco Sforza, also known as Francesco I Sforza, who was the first Duke of Milan and a prominent figure in the Italian Renaissance. He ruled the Duchy of Milan from 1450 until his death in 1466, and his reign marked the beginning of the Sforza dynasty, which would go on to play a significant role in the political and cultural history of Italy for centuries to come.
