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1 Forte - Gabriele ND
| Billon | 0.9 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Marquisate of Saluzzo (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| Marquess | Gian Gabriele I (1537-1548) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1537-1548 |
| Value | 1 Forte |
| Currency | Testone |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 0.9 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#49478 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Small plain cross
Script: Latin
Lettering: + DATVM. OP. DESVRSVM. E
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Forte coin from the Marquisate of Saluzzo is that it features an image of Saint Gabriel on one side, which was a common motif on coins during the Renaissance period. The use of religious imagery on coins was a way for rulers to express their devotion to their faith and to promote religious unity within their territories. Additionally, the coin's design may have been intended to symbolize the connection between the Marquisate of Saluzzo and the Holy Roman Empire, as Saint Gabriel was often associated with the imperial eagle, which was featured on many coins of the time.
