1/2 Teston - Louis XII of France

Issuer Genoa, Republic of (1139-1797)
Year 1499-1507
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1/2 Teston (⅜)
Currency Genovino (1139-1528)
Composition Silver
Weight 4.75 g
Diameter
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) MIR#148
Obverse description Gateway topped with fleur-de-lis, within beaded inner circle surrounded by thin solid circle.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering · LVDOVIC` · REX · FRANC` · IAN · D :
(Translation: Louis, King of France, Lord of Genoa)
Reverse description Cross pattée in polylobe with a rosette in each quadrant, surrounded by reeded circle. Legend ends with initial of mint official.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering ✠ CONRAD` · REX · ROMANOR` · S · B :
(Translation: Conrad, King of the Romans)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (1499-1507) - -
Numisquare ID 5176597960
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