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8 Lire
Issuer | Genoa, Republic of (1139-1797) |
Year | 1793-1797 |
Type | Standard circulation coin |
Value | 8 Lire (1⁄1) |
Currency | Scudo (1528-1797) |
Composition | Silver (.889) |
Weight | 33.27 g |
Dimensions | 41 mm |
Thickness | |
Shape and Technique | Round
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Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
Engraver(s) | |
In circulation to | |
Reference(s) | KM#249, Dav EC III#1370, MIR#309/5 |
Obverse description | Crowned rectangular arms with griffins at side as supporters. Shield and supporters perch on a base with lion head below. |
Obverse script | Latin |
Obverse lettering | DUX •
ET GUB • REIP • GENU • |
Reverse description | Saint John the Baptist blessing with his right, while on his left hand holds cross with a banner. |
Reverse script | Latin |
Reverse lettering | NON • SURREXIT • MAIOR • 1796 •
sur la bannière : ECCE AGNUS DEI |
Edge | Decorated with motifs (different according to the |
Mint | |
Mintage | 1793 - - 1794 - - 1795 - - 1796 - - 1797 - -
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Catalog ID | 7415517940 |
Comments | |