1/4 Lira - John Galeazzo Maria Sforza

Issuer Genoa, Republic of (1139-1797)
Year 1492-1494
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1/4 Lira
Currency Genovino (1139-1528)
Composition Silver
Weight 3.3 g
Diameter
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) MIR#142
Obverse description Gateway topped with Sforza arms (serpent) flanked by star on each side, within thin solid circle surrounded by thicker reeded circle.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering · IO : G3 : M : SF : D : M : VI : AC : I : D ·
(Translation: John Galeazzo Maria Sforza, Sixth Duke of Milan, etc., Lord of Genoa)
Reverse description Cross pattée in polylobe with star in one quadrant, within thin solid circle surrounded by thicker reeded circle. Legend ends with initial of mint official.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering ✠ · 9RAD` : R : ROMNOR · FS
(Translation: Conrad, King of the Romans)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (1492-1494) - -
Numisquare ID 7702801060
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