© Numismatica Varesi
© Numismatica Varesi
1 Quattrino - Azzone Visconti ND
| Billon | 0.9 g | - |
| Issuer | Duchy of Milan (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| Lord | Azzone Visconti (1329-1339) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1330-1339 |
| Value | 1 Quattrino (1⁄360) |
| Currency | Scudo (?-1796) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 0.9 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#400030 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Nimbate bust of Saint Ambrose facing, dividing initials A 3, within reeded circle.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering:
✠ · S · AMBROSIVS
A 3
Lettering (regular font):
✠ · S · AMBROSIVS
A 3
Unabridged legend:
Sanctus Ambrosius
Azzone
Translation:
Saint Ambrose
Azzone Visconti
Comment
Formerly referered to as 1/8 soldo (ottavo soldo).
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Quattrino - Azzone Visconti ND (1330-1339) coin from the Duchy of Milan (Italian States) is that it was made of Billon, a type of alloy that was commonly used in medieval Europe for coinage. Billon is a mixture of silver and other metals, typically copper, tin, or lead, and was used to create a coin that was less expensive to produce than pure silver coins. Despite being made of a less valuable material, the 1 Quattrino coin still held significant value in its time and was widely used in trade and commerce.
