ITALY - ITALIE Milan (Duchy of), Giovanni Maria Visconti (1402-1412). Duke ND, Milan. Av. + IOhA - N-ES MA - R - IA. Armed rider right, in the Visconti colours; the horse's legs cut the legend. Rv. +- DVX. ME - DIOLANI 3C. Reclining shield under a helmet surmounted by a ducal crown and a dragon's head crest, accosted by I - M, all within an angled quatrefoil. MIR.133 - Cr.1 - Biaggi 1483 - Fr.680 ; Gold - 3,46 g - 20 mm - 7 h From G. Sintoni Numismatica with its label, then sale Nomisma S.p.a. 48, 26 October 2013, No. 574 and finally Palombo 23 No. 543. On a somewhat short blank, although of good weight, barely veiled. With a slight patina. Rare. TTB to Superb.