1 Quartaro - Gryphon type

€408,479.00
IssuerGenoa, Republic of (1139-1797)
Year1270-1339
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueQuartaro/1/2 Obol (1⁄960)
CurrencyGenovino (1139-1528)
CompositionBillon
Weight0.75 g
Dimensions15 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) MEC XII#246, MEC XII#250 - 252, MEC XII#260 - 262
Obverse descriptionGryphon rampant right.
Obverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Obverse lettering✠ • Q • V • A • R • T • A • R • O •
Reverse descriptionCross pattée with a small trefoil in each angle.
Reverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Reverse lettering✠ • C • V • R • N • A • D • V • S •
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1270-1290)  - Class N2. Gryphon in beaded circle (Very rare) -
ND (1270-1290)  - Class N3. Punctuation by crossletsry rare) -
ND (1290-1300)  - Class O. Punctuation by trefoils, or in angles of cross -
ND (1305-1339)  - Class Q. Punctuation by dots (no trefoils) -
Catalog ID9309925810
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