2 Gros - Aimo di Monfalcone ND (1491-1517) front 2 Gros - Aimo di Monfalcone ND (1491-1517) back
2 Gros - Aimo di Monfalcone ND (1491-1517) photo
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2 Gros - Aimo di Monfalcone ND

 
Silver 2.99 g 30 mm
Description
Issuer
Bishopric of Lausanne (Vaud)
Bishop
Aymon de Montfalcon (1491-1517)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1491-1517
Value
2 Gros (0.1)
Currency
Livre (1420-1536)
Composition
Silver
Weight
2.99 g
Diameter
30 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#129253
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Floriated cross with two falcons and two ermines in angles.

Lettering: + AY * DE * MOTE * FALCONE * EPISCOPVS

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 2 Gros coin from the Bishopric of Lausanne (Vaud) is that it was minted during the reign of Aimo di Monfalcone, who was the Bishop of Lausanne from 1491 to 1517. This coin is a rare example of a silver coin from this time period and region, and its design features the coat of arms of the Bishopric of Lausanne on one side and the image of a saint on the other.