Milan (1402-12) pegione
The first specimen was lot 2671 in Sincona sale 80 (Zürich, October 2022), where it sold for 320 CHF (about US$384 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted, "ITALY | Milan, Giovanni Maria Visconti, 1402-1412. Pegione o Grosso da 1 1/2 Soldi o. J. Very fine. Slightly corroded." The Visconti family ruled Milan 1277-1447 and left a deep mark on the history of the city. The city today still uses the Visconti arms of a crowned snake swallowing a child as its badge. The reverse features St. Ambrose, the first archbishop of Milan. The pegione was issued in large numbers by Milan and was roughly equal to the Venetian silver grosso.
Recorded mintage: unknown.
Specification: Silver or billon. This specimen is 2.38 g.
Catalog reference: MIR 135.
- [1]Richter, Jürg, SINCONA Auction 80, World Coins and Medals, SINCONA Bullion Auction, World Banknotes, Coins and Medals from Switzerland, Zürich: SINCONA AG, 2022.
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