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Ducat - Agostino Adorno
Issuer | Genoa, Republic of (1139-1797) |
Year | 1488-1499 |
Type | Standard circulation coin |
Value | 1 Genovino = 20 Soldi = 1 Lira |
Currency | Genovino (1139-1528) |
Composition | Gold |
Weight | 3.5 g |
Dimensions | 21 mm |
Thickness | |
Shape and Technique | Round (irregular) Hammered |
Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
Engraver(s) | |
In circulation to | |
Reference(s) | MIR#128, Fr#391 |
Obverse description | Gateway topped with Sforza arms (serpent), and flanked by two crowned initials A, within reeded circle. |
Obverse script | Latin (uncial) |
Obverse lettering | : AVG : ADVRNVS : GVB : D : I :
· A · · A · (Translation: Agostino Adorno, Governor for the Lord of Genoa Agostino Adorno) |
Reverse description | Cross pattée in polylobe decorated with pellets at each interior point, surrounded by reeded circle. Legend ends with initial of mint official. |
Reverse script | Latin (uncial) |
Reverse lettering | ✠ :
CON : RADUX : REX : ROMA : S : A : (Translation: Conrad, king of the Romans) |
Edge | |
Mint | |
Mintage | ND
(1488-1499) - No initials at end of reverse legend - ND
(1488-1499) - S:A at end of revere legend -
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Catalog ID | 2094242580 |
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