1/2 Ducat - Francis Sforza of Milan

€419,096.00
IssuerGenoa, Republic of (1139-1797)
Year1464-1466
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/2 Lira
CurrencyGenovino (1139-1528)
CompositionGold
Weight1.72 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) MIR#112, Fr#382
Obverse descriptionGateway topped with Sforza arms (serpent), within beaded circle.
Obverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Obverse lettering⸰ F : S : DUX : MELI : D : IAn ⸰
(Translation: Francis Sforza, Duke of Milan, Lord of Genoa)
Reverse descriptionCross pattée within beaded circle. Legend ends with initial of mint official.
Reverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Reverse lettering✠ : COnRAD : REX : ROmAN : T ∴
(Translation: Conrad, king of the Romans)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1464-1466)  - Initial T at end of reverse legend -
Catalog ID4213146420
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