© CGB
© CGB
1 Grosso - Bernabò, Galeazzo II and John Galeazzo ND
| Silver (.660) | 2.6 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Milan (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| Lord | Bernabò Visconti (1354-1385) Galeazzo II Visconti (1349-1378) John Galeazzo Visconti (1385-1395) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1382-1385 |
| Value | 1 Grosso Pegione (1⁄80) |
| Currency | Scudo (?-1796) |
| Composition | Silver (.660) |
| Weight | 2.6 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#400209 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Helmet topped with biscia (serpent) of Visconti.
Script: Latin
Lettering: DOMIN' B'NABOS
Unabridged legend: Dominus Bernabos
Translation: Lord Bernabos
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Grosso coin from the Duchy of Milan is that it features three different rulers: Bernabò, Galeazzo II, and John Galeazzo. This is unusual because most coins typically feature only one ruler or a single ruling family. The fact that this coin features three rulers suggests that it was issued during a time of political complexity or upheaval, and that the rulers were trying to assert their authority and legitimacy through the minting of coins.
