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1/2 Ducat - Francis Sforza of Milan

Issuer Genoa, Republic of (1139-1797)
Year 1464-1466
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Value 1/2 Lira
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Obverse script Latin (uncial)
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Reverse description A bold cross pattée with splayed terminals occupies the central field, enclosed within a beaded inner circle. The reverse carries a circular Latin legend in uncial lettering that invokes the traditional imperial formula referencing Conrad, King of the Romans, a long-standing Genoese numismatic convention retained as a mark of legitimacy. The legend terminates with the initial T, identifying the mint official responsible for this issue. The overall design follows the established Genoese hammered gold tradition with minimal ornamentation beyond the cross and surrounding inscription.
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