1 Denier Tornese - Battista Giustiniani di Campis

€2.00
IssuerLordship of Chios (Genoese colonies)
Year1487-1488
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Denier Tornese (1⁄240)
CurrencyDucat
CompositionBronze
Weight4.0 g
Dimensions20 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Lunardi#S37 , Schlumb#XV, 11#
Obverse descriptionVertically divided field with Giustiniani arms (eagle over castle) at left, and stylized Tournois castle on right, initials in exergue, all within inner circle.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse lettering CIVITAS CHII B I
(Translation: City of Chios Battista Giustiniani)
Reverse descriptionSmall cross pattée within circle.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering* * CONRADVS * REX * ROMN *
(Translation: Conrad, King of the Romans.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1487-1488)  - -
Catalog ID5591436920
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