1/2 Gigliato - Galeazzo Maria Sforza

Issuer Lordship of Chios (Genoese colonies)
Year 1466-1476
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1/2 Gigliato (1⁄24)
Currency Ducat
Composition Silver
Weight 1.56 g
Diameter
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Lunardi#S29 , Schlumb#XV, 5
Obverse description Fortified gate with three towers in beaded inner circle.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering C ⸰ R ⸰ R ⸰ CIVITAS ✿ CHII ✿
(Translation: COnrad, King of the Romans, City of Chios)
Reverse description Cross pattée in beaded inner circle.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering * GALEA3 ⸰ M ⸰ S ⸰ D ⸰ IANVUE
(Translation: Galeazzo Maria Sforza, Duke of Genoa)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (1466-1476) - -
Numisquare ID 6386582600
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