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Trillina - Filippo Maria Visconti ND (1412-1447) ND
| Billon | 0.50 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Milan (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Philip Maria (Filippo Maria Visconti) (1412-1447) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 1 Trillina (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Scudo (?-1796) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 0.50 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#367258 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Floral cross in center. Latin legend around, outside a toothed circle.
Script: Latin
Lettering: • DVX • MEDIOLANI • 3 C •
Translation: Duchy of Milan
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Trillina coin is that it was used as a form of currency during the reign of Filippo Maria Visconti, who was the Duke of Milan from 1412 to 1447. The coin was made of billon, a type of alloy that is composed of a mixture of metals, and it weighed 0.50 grams. Despite its small size, the Trillina coin played an important role in the economy of the Duchy of Milan during this time period.
![Trillina Francesco I Sforza [Milan] ND front](/storage/images/Trillina-Francesco-I-Sforza-Milan_349010_1.webp)
![Trillina Francesco I Sforza [Milan] ND back](/storage/images/Trillina-Francesco-I-Sforza-Milan_349010_2.webp)