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A silver coin of Milan, varying of the value of five and ten Soldi, and issued only by the Duke Francisco II, Sforza (1522-1535). It obtains its name from the plant sempre-viva, or house leek, and this little emblem is usually represented sprouting from three hillocks.
- Frey's Dictionary (American Journal of Numismatics, Vol. 50, 1916)