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© Sincona AG
Soldino - Johann Jakob Trivulzio ND
| Billon | 1.44 g | - |
| Issuer | Lordship of Mesocco (Grisons) |
|---|---|
| Lord | John Jacob Trivulzio (Gian Giacomo Trivulzio) (1480-1518) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1487-1518 |
| Value | 1 Soldino (1⁄32) |
| Currency | Testone (1487-1549) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 1.44 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#198335 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Split cross fleury.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✤ ET · FRANCIE · MARE · SCAICVS ·
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great political and social change in the region. The Lordship of Mesocco, where the coin was minted, was a small territory in the Grisons region of Switzerland, and during the late 15th and early 16th centuries, it was under the rule of the Trivulzio family. This coin, bearing the name of Johann Jakob Trivulzio, was likely minted to promote the family's power and influence in the region. Despite its small size, the coin is a valuable piece of history, offering a glimpse into the economic and political climate of the time.
