Cavallotto - Johann Jakob Trivulzio ND (1487-1518) front Cavallotto - Johann Jakob Trivulzio ND (1487-1518) back
Cavallotto - Johann Jakob Trivulzio ND (1487-1518) photo
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Cavallotto - Johann Jakob Trivulzio ND

 
Silver 5.44 g 30 mm
Description
Issuer
Lordship of Mesocco (Grisons)
Lord
John Jacob Trivulzio (Gian Giacomo Trivulzio) (1480-1518)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1487-1518
Value
1 Cavalotto (5⁄12)
Currency
Testone (1487-1549)
Composition
Silver
Weight
5.44 g
Diameter
30 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#198326
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Nimbate Virgin Mary kneeling, facing left, adoring the lying nimbate baby Jesus.

Script: Latin

Lettering: · SANCTVS · GEO RGIVS ·

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Cavallotto - Johann Jakob Trivulzio coin is that it features a unique design element - a knight on horseback, which was a symbol of the Lordship of Mesocco, where the coin was minted.