County of Desana, Agostino Tizzone (1559-1582)
Country: Piedmont, County of Desana (Italian states)
Type: Standard circulation coin
Year: 1581 (Date Off)
Value: 1 Liard (1/80)
Currency: Liard
Metal: Billon
Weight: 0.76 g
Diameter: 15 mm
Grade: VG
Shape: Round (irregular)
Orientation: Medal alignment ↑↑ (45°)
Demonetized: yes
References: MIR# 484
Obverse:
Crowned L, legend around.
Lettering: + AVGV. TICIO. CO. DECIA .
Reverse:
Fleurdelized Croisette, legend around with date.
Lettering: + VIC. IMP. PERP. [1581] R. G.
Edge:
Smooth.
Comments:
Agostino (1559-1582) and Delfino (1583-1598) Tizzone imitated the Liards of Louis II de Montpensier (Principality of Dombes).
Reference : MIR# 484
Source : https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces6...
Collection : Italian States - Pre Risorgimento (1250-1861) & Kingdom of Italy (1861-1946) Republic (1946-date)