1 Grosso / 4 Soldi - Galeazzo Maria Sforza St. Ambrose enthroned
Features
| Issuer |
Duchy of Milan
(Milan, Italian States)
 |
|---|---|
| Duke |
Galeazzo Maria Sforza (1466-1476)
|
| Type | Standard circulation coins |
| Years | 1468-1470 |
| Value | 1 Grosso of 4 Soldi (⅕) |
| Currency | Lira (1155-1515) |
| Composition | Silver (.650) |
| Weight | 2.8 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Number | N# 472433 |
| References | MIR MI# 205 Alessandro Toffanin; 2024. Monete Italiane Regionali / Volume 11. Milano = Regional Italian Coins (2a edizione). Numismatica Varesi, Pavia, Italy. Carlo Crippa; 1986. Le monete di Milano / Volume II. Dai Visconti agli Sforza dal 1329 al 1535. Edizioni Crippa Numismatica, Milan, Italy. |
Obverse
Armored youthful bust right dividing initials, in reeded inner circle. Small Visconti arms at top.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering:
GALEAZ • MA • SF • VICECO • DVX • MLI • V
G3 M
Lettering (regular font):
GALEAZ • MA • SF • VICECO • DVX • MLI • V
G3 M
Translation:
Galeazzo Maria Sforza Visconti, 5th Duke of Milan ...
Galeazzo Maria
Reverse
Saint Ambrose, nimbate and enthroned, holding whip and crozier.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: S • AMBROS • P • MEDIOLANI •
Lettering (regular font): S • AMBROS • P • MEDIOLANI •
Translation: Saint Ambrose, patron of Milan
Mint
Milan, ItalyComments
Day et al. (MEC 12) place this coin with the youthful bust of Galeazzo at the beginning of his reign, 1468-circa 1470.
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Numista Rarity index: 100
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Bullion value: USD 4.29
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Actual silver weight: 0.059 oz
Current silver price: 73.30 USD/oz (see silver price 
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Past sales
| Pictures | Sale | Date | Grade | Sold price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Numismatica Varesi Auction 75 Lot 295 
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12 Nov 2019 |
VF (MB/BB) |
USD 754.45
(EUR 650.00) (+ buyer's premium) |
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