Ducat - Louis Maria Sforza

€419,808.00
IssuerGenoa, Republic of (1139-1797)
Year1494-1499
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#143, Fr#395
Obverse descriptionGateway topped with Sforza arms (serpent), in polylobe decorated with rosettes at each interior point, surrounded by reeded circle.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse lettering· LV : M : S F : DVX : M : VII : AC  IANVE : D ·
(Translation: Louis Maria Sforza, Seventh Duke of Milan, etc., Lord of Genoa)
Reverse descriptionCross pattée in polylobe decorated with annulets at each interior point, surrounded by reeded circle. Legend ends with initial of mint official.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering✠ · CONRAD` : REX : ROMANOR` · NG ·
(Translation: Conrad, King of the Romans)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1494-1499)  - -
Catalog ID9900083950
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