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© Leu Numismatik
Testone - Johann Jakob Trivulzio ND
1498 year| Silver | 9.53 g | - |
| Issuer | Lordship of Mesocco (Grisons) |
|---|---|
| Lord | John Jacob Trivulzio (Gian Giacomo Trivulzio) (1480-1518) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1498 |
| Value | 1 Testone |
| Currency | Testone (1487-1549) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 9.53 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#198324 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Nimbate Virgin Mary kneeling, facing left, adoring the lying nimbate baby Jesus.
Script: Latin
Lettering: QVEM c GENVIT c ADORAVIT
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Testone coin is that it features an image of Saint George slaying a dragon on one side, which was a common motif in medieval coinage. The use of this image was meant to symbolize the victory of good over evil and was often used by rulers to convey their power and authority.
