1 Lira Teston of 20 Soldi - Louis Maria Sforza

€419,810.00
IssuerGenoa, Republic of (1139-1797)
Year1494-1499
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueLira (Teston of 20 soldi) (1)
CurrencyGenovino (1139-1528)
CompositionSilver
Weight13.2 g
Dimensions29 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) MIR#144
Obverse descriptionGateway topped with Sforza arms (serpent) flanked by star on each side, in polylobe decorated with annulets at each interior point, surrounded by thin solid circle and thicker reeded circle.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse lettering· LV : M : SF : DVX : M : VII : AC IANVE : D ·
(Translation: Louis Maria Sforza, Seventh Duke of Milan, etc., Lord of Genoa)
Reverse descriptionCross pattée in polylobe decorated with annulets at each interior point and with stars in three quadrants, surrounded by thin solid circle and thicker reeded circle. Legend ends with initial of mint official.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering✠ CONRAD` : REX : ROMANORV3 · NE ·
(Translation: Conrad, King of the Romans)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1494-1499)  - -
Catalog ID7996471280
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