Ducat - Battista of Campofregoso

€1.00
IssuerGenoa, Republic of (1139-1797)
Year1478-1483
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#120, Fr#387
Obverse descriptionGateway topped with open compass, in polylobe decorated with trefoils at each interior point, surrounded by beaded circle.
Obverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Obverse lettering⸰ B : C : DUX : IAnUEn : XXX ⸰
(Translation: Battista of Campofregoso, Thirtieth Doge of Genoa)
Reverse descriptionCross pattée in polylobe decorated with trefoils at each interior point, surrounded by beaded circle. Legend ends with initial of mint official.
Reverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Reverse lettering✠ : COnRADUX : REX : ROmANO : G :
(Translation: Conrad, king of the Romans)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1478-1483)  - Initial G at end of reverse legend -
ND (1478-1483)  - Initial I I at end of reverse legend -
Catalog ID6907245140
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