Testone coin of Gian Galeazzo Sforza, Duke of Milan (Italy)
- PART OF:
- Collection of 564 coins
- Made:
- 1476-1494
Coin, silver. Testone of Giangaleazzo Maria Sforza,. Dukeof Milan (1476-1494). Attributed to Ambrogio Foppa, called Il Caradosso (b. about 1446; d. about 1530). Obv. IOGZ M SF VICECO DVX MLI SX, m.m. head of St. Ambrose (?) in circle. Bust of Giangaleazzo in armour to right. Rev. LVDOVICVS PATRVVS GVBNANS. m.m. as on oby. Bust of Ludovico in armour to right. Wt. 148.4 grains. Bought, £3. V&A no. 174-1907.
Details
- Category:
- Coins, Medals & Tokens
- Object Number:
- 1947-2/239
- Materials:
- silver (metal)
- Measurements:
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overall: 9.61616 g
- type:
- coin