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© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
1 Testone - Galeazzo Maria Sforza ND
| Silver | 9.69 g | 28.5 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Milan (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Galeazzo Maria Sforza (1466-1476) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1466-1476 |
| Value | 1 Testone (¼) |
| Currency | Scudo (?-1796) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 9.69 g |
| Diameter | 28.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#130343 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Shielded arms of Milan under crowned helmet crowned to the left adorned with crested and plumed dragon's head holding a child between its jaws. On the sides flames and water buckets.
Lettering:
PP·ANGLE·Q3· ·CO·AC·IANVE·D·
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Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Testone coin from the Duchy of Milan is that it features an image of Galeazzo Maria Sforza, the Duke of Milan, on one side, and the coat of arms of the Sforza family on the other. This coin was minted during Sforza's reign from 1466 to 1476 and was used as a standard circulation coin in the Italian States. The use of silver in the coin's composition adds to its historical significance and value as a collector's item.
