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Trillina - Francesco I ND
| Billon | 1.04 g | 15 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Milan (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Francis I (1515-1521) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1515-1516 |
| Value | 1 Trillina (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Scudo (?-1796) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 1.04 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#163212 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
Leafy cross.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MEDIOLANI DVX ET C'
Translation: And Duke of Milan
Comment
Minted during French rule in Milan (1515-1522). King Francis (François) was of the House of Anjou-Valois.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Trillina coin is that it was minted during the reign of Francesco I Sforza, who was the Duke of Milan from 1515 to 1516. The coin's design features the Duke's name and title on one side, and the coat of arms of the Sforza family on the other. This coin was made of Billon, a type of alloy that is composed of a mixture of metals, and it weighs 1.04 grams. Despite its small size, the Trillina coin played an important role in the economy of the Duchy of Milan during the Renaissance period.
