Scudo d-Oro del Sole - Johann Jakob Trivulzio ND (1487-1518) front Scudo d-Oro del Sole - Johann Jakob Trivulzio ND (1487-1518) back
Scudo d-Oro del Sole - Johann Jakob Trivulzio ND (1487-1518) photo
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Scudo d-Oro del Sole - Johann Jakob Trivulzio ND

 
Gold 3.40 g -
Description
Issuer
Lordship of Mesocco (Grisons)
Lord
John Jacob Trivulzio (Gian Giacomo Trivulzio) (1480-1518)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1487-1518
Value
1 Scudo d'oro del sole (5)
Currency
Testone (1487-1549)
Composition
Gold
Weight
3.40 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#198321
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Lily cross with a small quatrefoil in the center.

Script: Latin

Lettering: XPS VINCIT XPS REGNAT XPS IMPERAT

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Scudo d-Oro del Sole - Johann Jakob Trivulzio ND (1487-1518) coin is that it features a unique design element - a sunburst pattern on the reverse side, which gives the coin its name "Scudo d-Oro del Sole" which translates to "Gold Shield of the Sun" in English.