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© Sincona AG
1 Grosso "Pegione" - John Galeazzo of Milan ND
| Silver | 2.6 g | - |
| Issuer | City of Verona (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| Lord | John Galeazzo Visconti (1387-1402) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1398-1402 |
| Value | 1 Grosso = 1.5 Soldi (3⁄40) |
| Currency | Lira (1183-1402) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.6 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#399781 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Floriate cross within quadrilobe, surrounded by reeded circle.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: ✠ COMES · VIRTVtVm · D · MEDIOLAnI · 3C
Lettering (regular font): ✠ COMES · VIRTVTVM · D · MEDIOLANI · 3C
Unabridged legend: Comes Virtutum Dominus Mediolanium, et cetera
Translation: Cunt of Vertus. Lord of Milan, et cetera
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Grosso "Pegione" coin is that it features a unique design element - a small bird, known as a "pegione," perched on the shield of the coat of arms. This design was a symbol of the ruler, John Galeazzo of Milan, and was used on several coins issued during his reign.
