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Trillina - Filippo II 3rd type ND
| Billon | 1.5 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Milan (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Philip I (1540-1598) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1556-1598 |
| Value | 1 Trillina (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Scudo (?-1796) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 1.5 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#135643 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 88% |
Reverse
Arms of Milan quartered with eagle and snake within a circle. Legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MEDIOLANI . DVX
Translation: Duke of Milan
Edge
Plain
Comment
Varieties exist
Interesting fact
The Trillina coin was used as a form of currency in the Duchy of Milan during the reign of Filippo II (1556-1598). It was made of Billon, a type of alloy that consists of a mixture of metals, and weighed 1.5 grams. Despite its small weight, the Trillina coin was an important part of the local economy and was widely used for everyday transactions.
