1/2 Teston - John Galeazzo Maria Sforza

Issuer Genoa, Republic of (1139-1797)
Year 1490-1494
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1/2 Teston (⅜)
Currency Genovino (1139-1528)
Composition Silver
Weight 4.9 g
Diameter
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) MIR#140
Obverse description Gateway topped with Sforza arms (serpent) flanked by rosette on each side, in quadrilobe, surrounded by beaded circle.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering IO : G3 : M : SFO : DVX : M : VI : I D :
(Translation: John Galeazzo Maria Sforza, Sixth Duke of Milan, Lord of Genoa)
Reverse description Cross pattée in quadrilobe decorated with rosettes at each internal point, surrounded by reeded circle. Legend ends with initial of mint official.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering ✠ · CONRAD` : R : ROMNOR · MP ·
(Translation: Conrad, King of the Romans)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (1490-1494) - -
Numisquare ID 5840557600
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