Ducat - Louis XII of France

€1.00
IssuerGenoa, Republic of (1139-1797)
Year1499-1507
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#146, Fr#404
Obverse descriptionGateway topped with fleur-de-lis, in polylobe decorated with rosettes at each interior point, within solid circle, surrounded by reeded circle.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringLV REX FRANC EC E IANVE D
(Translation: Louis, King of France, etc., and Lord of Genoa)
Reverse descriptionCross pattée in polylobe decorated with annulets at each interior point, within this solid circle, surrounded by thicker 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 (1499-1507)  - -
Catalog ID5325983050
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