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1 Grosso - John and Luchino Visconti Helmet ND
| Silver | 2.7 g | - |
| Issuer | Duchy of Milan (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| Lord | Luchino Visconti (1339-1349) John Visconti (1349-1354) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1339-1349 |
| Value | 1 Grosso (1⁄60) |
| Currency | Scudo (?-1796) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.7 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#400135 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Saint Ambrose seated, facing, holding crozier and raising right hand in blessing.
Script: Latin
Lettering: S · AMBROSI' IOhS · VICECOS ·
Unabridged legend: Sanctus Ambrosius Iohannes Vicecomes
Translation: Saint Ambrose Giovanni Visconti
Comment
MEC XII places the grosso with the biscia later in this reign than the cross style.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Grosso coin from the Duchy of Milan is that it features a unique design element - a helmet - on the reverse side, which was a symbol of the Visconti family who ruled Milan during that time.
