Here is another similar coin to the type that JA posted ... Mailand Ag Galeazzo II & Barnabo Visconti (1354-78), Schlange im Vierpaß zwischen B - G / St.Ambosius von vorn, 2,35 Gramm 2 Soldi VF ... man, I think that these are very cool (but I'm on the wagon ... stupid wagon)
Nice! Of course it still is a snake. Why is the reverse snake specified as Biscia? Wikipedia says that is a harmless species but the maiden might disagree. I still am hoping for legs. http://www.mcsearch.info/search.html?search=similar:737969#0
Obverse..Gregorius Xm Pont (IFEX) Opt ( IMUS) Maximus Reverse..Anno Restituto MDLXXXll (Year of Restitution 1582) Not my coin..
Great Milanese coin. The Visconti biscione is still seen in Italy today. Not my Alfa Romeo: A recent more modern acquisition (still in the mail): So, one still sees the symbol in Italy today: guy