© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
2 Testone - Johann Jakob Trivulzio ND
| Silver | 19.31 g | 34 mm |
| Issuer | Lordship of Mesocco (Grisons) |
|---|---|
| Lord | John Jacob Trivulzio (Gian Giacomo Trivulzio) (1480-1518) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1487-1518 |
| Value | 2 Testone |
| Currency | Testone (1487-1549) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 19.31 g |
| Diameter | 34 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#388293 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Nimbate Virgin Mary standing, facing left, adoring the lying nimbate baby Jesus.
Script: Latin
Lettering: · QVEM · GEN VIT · ADORAVIT ·
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2 Testone coin from the Lordship of Mesocco is that it features an image of Saint George slaying a dragon on one side, which was a common motif in medieval coinage. The use of this image was meant to symbolize the victory of good over evil and was often used to convey the power and authority of the ruling family.
