Ducat - Francis Sforza of Milan

€419,093.00
IssuerGenoa, Republic of (1139-1797)
Year1464-1466
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#111, Fr#381
Obverse descriptionGateway topped with Sforza arms (serpent), in polylobe decorated with trefoils at each interior point, surrounded by beaded circle.
Obverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Obverse lettering⸰ F : S : DUX : MEDIOLAnI : D : IAn ⸰
(Translation: Francis Sforza, Duke of Milan, 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 : ROmANOR : B :
(Translation: Conrad, king of the Romans)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1464-1466)  - Initial A at end of reverse legend -
ND (1464-1466)  - Initial B at end of reverse legend -
ND (1464-1466)  - Initial P at end of reverse legend -
ND (1464-1466)  - Initial T at end of reverse legend -
Catalog ID1259821620
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