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© Sincona AG
Cornuto - Sebastiano di Monfalcone ND
| Silver | 5.06 g | 32 mm |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Lausanne (Vaud) |
|---|---|
| Bishop | Sébastien de Montfalcon (1517-1536) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1517-1536 |
| Value | 1 Cornuto (⅕) |
| Currency | Livre (1420-1536) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 5.06 g |
| Diameter | 32 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#129305 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Saint on horseback.
Lettering: S ANCTVS MAVRIUS. HR
Comment
The design is an imitation of the Italian Cornutos of the same period.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Cornuto - Sebastiano di Monfalcone coin is that it features a unique design on its reverse side, which depicts a horned creature, believed to be a mythical creature known as a "cornuto," which is a symbol of fertility and prosperity in the region where the coin was minted.
