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1/2 Ducat - Francis Sforza of Milan
Issuer | Genoa, Republic of (1139-1797) |
Year | 1464-1466 |
Type | Standard circulation coin |
Value | 1/2 Lira |
Currency | Genovino (1139-1528) |
Composition | Gold |
Weight | 1.72 g |
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Thickness | |
Shape and Technique | Round (irregular) Hammered |
Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
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In circulation to | |
Reference(s) | MIR#112, Fr#382 |
Obverse description | Gateway topped with Sforza arms (serpent), within beaded circle. |
Obverse script | Latin (uncial) |
Obverse lettering | ⸰ F :
S : DUX : MELI : D : IAn ⸰ (Translation: Francis Sforza, Duke of Milan, Lord of Genoa) |
Reverse description | Cross pattée within beaded circle. Legend ends with initial of mint official. |
Reverse script | Latin (uncial) |
Reverse lettering | ✠ :
COnRAD : REX : ROmAN : T ∴ (Translation: Conrad, king of the Romans) |
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Mint | |
Mintage | ND
(1464-1466) - Initial T at end of reverse legend -
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Catalog ID | 4213146420 |
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