Ducat - Charles VII of France

€418,542.00
IssuerGenoa, Republic of (1139-1797)
Year1458-1461
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#97, Fr#377a
Obverse descriptionGateway topped with fleur-de-lis in polylobe decorated with trefoils at each interior point, surrounded by beaded circle.
Obverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Obverse lettering ∴ C : REX : FRAnCOR : D : IANUE ∴
(Translation: Charles, King of France, Lord 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 : P  :
(Translation: Conrad, king of the Romans)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1458-1461)  - Initial A at end of reverse legend -
ND (1458-1461)  - Initial P at end of reverse legend -
Catalog ID9950231940
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