1 Lira Teston of 20 Soldi - Louis Maria Sforza

Issuer Genoa, Republic of (1139-1797)
Year 1494-1499
Type Standard circulation coin
Value Lira (Teston of 20 soldi) (1)
Currency Genovino (1139-1528)
Composition Silver
Weight 13.2 g
Diameter 29 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) MIR#144
Obverse description Gateway 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 script Latin
Obverse lettering · LV : M : SF : DVX : M : VII : AC IANVE : D ·
(Translation: Louis Maria Sforza, Seventh Duke of Milan, etc., Lord of Genoa)
Reverse description Cross 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 script Latin
Reverse lettering ✠ CONRAD` : REX : ROMANORV3 · NE ·
(Translation: Conrad, King of the Romans)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (1494-1499) - -
Numisquare ID 7996471280
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