Milan, First republic, Ambrosino
1250-1310 - Milan - Billon - MS(63)
Cross with crescents in all four angles.
Saint Ambrose, nimbed, seated frontally, holding a crosier in his left hand and blessing with his right hand.
Remarkable and splendid ambrosino (or "Grosso da 8 Denari"), rare and almost never found for sale in such quality! Vigorous and perfectly centred strike, on a well rounded flan covered with a lovely grey patina. CNI V: 10, Biaggi: 1425, MIR: 66/3.
MEDIOLANV
·SCS·AM - BROSIV'
2.88 gr
An “MS(63)” quality
As in numismatics it is important that the state of conservation of an item be carefully evaluated before it is offered to a discerning collector with a keen eye.
This initially obscure acronym comprising two words describing the state of conservation is explained clearly here:
Mint State(63)
This means – more prosaically – that it is very unlikely that the coin has circulated, even among few and careful hands. Traces of any manipulations are practically imperceptible and no patina or other form of oxidation has altered the object’s brilliance.