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1 Grosso - Galeazzo II Visconti Pavia ND
| Silver | 2.52 g | - |
| Issuer | Duchy of Milan (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| Lord | Galeazzo II Visconti (1349-1378) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1359-1378 |
| Value | 1 Grosso Pegione (1⁄80) |
| Currency | Scudo (?-1796) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.52 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#147982 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Helmet surmounted by dragon above shield, all within quadrilobed square surrounded by legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering: + GALEAZ • VICECOMES • D • MEDIOLANI • PP • 3C
Unabridged legend: Galeazus Vicecomes DOminus Mediolani Papiensis et cetera
Translation: Galeazzo VIsconti Lord of Milan, Pavia, et ceterea
Comment
Some variants exist.
MEC XII places this type in the 1360s.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Grosso - Galeazzo II Visconti (Pavia) ND (1359-1378) coin from the Duchy of Milan (Italian States) is that it features an image of the Duke himself, Galeazzo II Visconti, on one side, while the other side bears the coat of arms of the Visconti family. This coin was minted during a time of great economic growth and cultural prosperity in Milan, and its design reflects the influence of the Visconti family's powerful legacy in the region.
