Ducat - John Galeazzo Maria Sforza

€419,722.00
IssuerGenoa, Republic of (1139-1797)
Year1488-1494
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#132, Fr#394
Obverse descriptionGateway topped with Sforza arms (serpent), in polylobe decorated with rosettes at each interior point, surrounded by reeded circle.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse lettering: IO : GZ : M : S F : DVX : M : VI : AC : I : D :
(Translation: John Galeazzo Maria Sforza, Sixth Duke of Milan, etc., Lord of Genoa)
Reverse descriptionCross pattée in polylobe decorated with rosettes at each interior point, surrounded by reeded circle. Legend ends with initial of mint official.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering✠ : CONRAD` : REX : ROMNO : MP :
(Translation: Conrad, king of the Romans)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1488-1494)  - Pellets; Initial G at end of reverse legend -
ND (1488-1494)  - Rosettes; Initials IS at end of reverse legend -
ND (1488-1494)  - Rosettes: Initials MP at end of reverse legend -
Catalog ID9352325740
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