© Bertolami Fine Arts
© Bertolami Fine Arts
Grosso - Francesco I Sforza ND
| Silver (.560) | 2.34 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Milan (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Francis I Sforza (Francesco I Sforza) (1450-1466) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1450-1466 |
| Value | 1 Grosso (1⁄60) |
| Currency | Scudo (?-1796) |
| Composition | Silver (.560) |
| Weight | 2.34 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#130340 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Half bust of Saint Ambrose facing, holding crozier in the right hand and whip in the left. Rosette on chest.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: ✠ • S • aMBroSivS • MedioLANI •
Lettering (regular font): ✠ • S • AMBROSIVS • MEDIOLANI •
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Grosso - Francesco I Sforza ND (1450-1466) coin from the Duchy of Milan (Italian States) is that it features an image of the Duke Francesco I Sforza on one side and the coat of arms of the Sforza family on the other. This coin was minted during Francesco's reign, which lasted from 1450 to 1466, and was used as a standard circulation coin in the Duchy of Milan. The coin is made of silver (.560) and weighs 2.34 grams.
