Ducat - Agostino Adorno

€419,599.00
IssuerGenoa, Republic of (1139-1797)
Year1488-1499
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Genovino = 20 Soldi = 1 Lira
CurrencyGenovino (1139-1528)
CompositionGold
Weight3.5 g
Dimensions21 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) MIR#128, Fr#391
Obverse descriptionGateway topped with Sforza arms (serpent), and flanked by two crowned initials A, within reeded circle.
Obverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Obverse lettering: AVG : ADVRNVS : GVB : D : I : · A · · A ·
(Translation: Agostino Adorno, Governor for the Lord of Genoa Agostino Adorno)
Reverse descriptionCross pattée in polylobe decorated with pellets at each interior point, surrounded by reeded circle. Legend ends with initial of mint official.
Reverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Reverse lettering✠ : CON : RADUX : REX : ROMA : S : A :
(Translation: Conrad, king of the Romans)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1488-1499)  - No initials at end of reverse legend -
ND (1488-1499)  - S:A at end of revere legend -
Catalog ID2094242580
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