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Scudo d'oro del sole - Johann Jakob Trivulzio ND
| Gold | 4.95 g | - |
| Issuer | Lordship of Mesocco (Grisons) |
|---|---|
| Lord | John Jacob Trivulzio (Gian Giacomo Trivulzio) (1480-1518) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1487-1518 |
| Value | 2 Scudi d'oro del sole (10) |
| Currency | Testone (1487-1549) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 4.95 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#187923 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cross fleury in double circle
Script: Latin
Lettering: CRISTVS IMPERAT
Translation: Christ Commands
Comment
Isuued by Marquis Gian Giacomo di Trivulsio (1487-1518). Gian Giacomo received the coinage right from Emperor Friedrich III in 1487; after 1549 the Trivulsio lost their Swiss connections.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 rayed sun on the obverse side, which gives the coin its name "Scudo d'oro del sole" which translates to "Gold Shield of the Sun" in English. This design was a symbol of the Renaissance and was used to represent the power and wealth of the Lordship of Mesocco (Grisons) during the time it was minted.