1/2 Lira - John Galeazzo Maria Sforza

€419,756.00
IssuerGenoa, Republic of (1139-1797)
Year1492-1494
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/2 Lira
CurrencyGenovino (1139-1528)
CompositionSilver
Weight6.0 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) MIR#139, MEC XII#362
Obverse descriptionGateway topped with Sforza arms (serpent) flanked by star on each side, in polylobe surrounded by two thin solid circles with thicker reeded circle between them.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIO : G3 : M : SF : DVX : M : VI : AC : I : D :
(Translation: John Galeazzo Maria Sforza, Sixth Duke of Milan, etc., Lord of Genoa)
Reverse descriptionCross pattée in polylobe with stars in two quadrants, surrounded by two thin solid circles with thicker reeded circle between them. Legend ends with initial of mint official.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering✠ : CONRAD` : REX : ROMNR : F · S ·
(Translation: Conrad, King of the Romans)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1492-1494)  - Stars in quadrant 1, 4 -
ND (1492-1494)  - Stars in quadrant 2, 3 -
Catalog ID1107132750
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