1 Testone - Louis II Tizzone Saint Alexander

Features

Issuer	County of Desana (Italian States)
Count	Ludovico II Tizzone (1510-1525)
Type	Standard circulation coins
Years	1510-1525
Value	1 Teston (½)
Currency	Lira
Composition	Silver
Weight	9.4 g
Diameter	29 mm
Shape	Round (irregular)
Technique	Hammered
Demonetized	Yes
Number	N# 453173
References	MIR PSLC# 444 Alberto Varesi; 2004. Monete Italiane Regionali / Volume 2. Piemonte, Sardegna, Liguria, Isola di Corsica (2^nd Edition). Numismatica Varesi, Pavia, Italy. , MB# 7 Norman Douglas Nicol. Standard Catalog of German Coins. Krause Publications (2 volumes).

Series: Grossone with eagle and standing saint

Obverse

Crowned eagle with wings spread and head turned left, within thin concentric circles.

Script: Latin

Lettering: LVD • TICIO • DECI • CO • VIC • IMP •

Translation: Louis Tizzone, Count of Desana ...

Reverse

Standing, forward facing figure of Saint Alexander holding downward pointing sword in left hand, banner in right.

Script: Latin

Lettering: • SANCTVS • ALEXANDER •

Translation: Saint Alexander

Mint

Desana, Italy (Early 16th - 1683)

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Date					VG	F	VF	XF	AU	UNC
Undetermined
ND (1510-1525)

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