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Teston - Gian Galeazzo II Maria with Regency of Ludovico Maria Sforza ND
| Silver | 8.5 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Milan (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | John Galeazzo Maria Sforza (1476-1494) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 1 Testone (¼) |
| Currency | Scudo (?-1796) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 8.5 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Thickness | 1.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#363781 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Armored bust of Ludovico Maria Sforza to right, his titles around; head of St. Ambrose at beginning of legend on both sides.
Script: Latin
Lettering: LVDOVICVS• PATRVVS• GVBNANS•
Translation: Ludovico, uncle, as regent.
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Teston coin is that it was minted during the reign of Gian Galeazzo II Maria Sforza, who was the Duke of Milan from 1476 until his death in 1494. The coin features an image of the Duke on one side and the coat of arms of the Sforza family on the other. The Teston was a widely used coin throughout the Italian States during the Renaissance period and was valued for its silver content.
