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1 Soldo - John Galeazzo of Milan ND
| Silver | 1.9 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | City of Verona (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| Lord | John Galeazzo Visconti (1387-1402) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1398-1402 |
| Value | 1 Soldo (1⁄20) |
| Currency | Lira (1183-1402) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.9 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#342411 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Floriate cross within reeded circle.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: COMES · VIRtVtVM · D · MLI · V'OnE · 3C'
Lettering (regular font): COMES · VIRTVTVM · D · MLI · V'ONE · 3C'
Unabridged legend: Comes Virtutum Dominus Mediolanium Veronae et cetera
Translation: Count of Vertus, Lord of Milan, Verona, et cetera
Comment
Milanese types with Saint Zeno were known to have been struck at Verona, likely between 1398-1402.
Interesting fact
The 1 Soldo coin from the City of Verona, issued during the reign of John Galeazzo of Milan (1398-1402), features a unique design element - a small shield with the Visconti family emblem, which was the ruling family of Milan at the time. This coin was made of silver and weighs 1.9 grams.
