Ducat - Prospero Adorno and the 12 Captains of the People

€419,312.00
IssuerGenoa, Republic of (1139-1797)
Year1478
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Genovino = 20 Soldi = 1 Lira
CurrencyGenovino (1139-1528)
CompositionGold
Weight3.5 g
Dimensions20 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) MIR#118
Obverse descriptionGateway in polylobe decorated with crosslets at each interior point, surrounded by beaded circle.
Obverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Obverse lettering✠ ⸰ P : A : G Z : XII : CAPI : POPULI : IAn ⸰
(Translation: Prospero Adorno, Governor, and 12 Captains of the People of Genoa)
Reverse descriptionCross pattée in polylobe decorated with crosslets at each interior point, surrounded by beaded circle. Legend ends with initial of mint official.
Reverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Reverse lettering✠ : COnRADUX : REX : ROmAnO : I : I :
(Translation: Conrad, king of the Romans)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1478)  - Initials I I at end of reverse legend -
Catalog ID8986871210
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