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© Sincona AG
2 Gros - Aimo di Monfalcone ND
| Silver | 3.1 g | 29 mm |
| 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 | 3.1 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#129255 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Floriated cross within circle.
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. The coin's weight of 3.1 grams suggests that it was a significant denomination in the local currency system.
