© Numismatica Varesi
© Numismatica Varesi
Grosso "with Eagle" - Louis I or Guy Gonzaga ND
| Silver | 1.45 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Mantua (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| Lord | Louis I (1328-1360) Guy (1360-1369) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1328-1369 |
| Value | 1 Grosso |
| Currency | Grosso Agontano |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.45 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#320514 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Cross dividing legend
Lettering: ⸰ ✿ DE MA NT VE✿
Translation: ...of Mantova
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Grosso "with Eagle" coin is that it features an eagle on the reverse side, which was a symbol of the Holy Roman Empire. This suggests that the coin was minted during a time when the Duchy of Mantua was under the influence of the Holy Roman Empire.
