Ducat - Agostino Adorno

Issuer Genoa, Republic of (1139-1797)
Year 1488-1499
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1 Genovino = 20 Soldi = 1 Lira
Currency Genovino (1139-1528)
Composition Gold
Weight 3.5 g
Diameter 21 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) MIR#128, Fr#391
Obverse description Gateway topped with Sforza arms (serpent), and flanked by two crowned initials A, within reeded circle.
Obverse script Latin (uncial)
Obverse lettering : AVG : ADVRNVS : GVB : D : I : · A · · A ·
(Translation: Agostino Adorno, Governor for the Lord of Genoa Agostino Adorno)
Reverse description Cross pattée in polylobe decorated with pellets at each interior point, surrounded by reeded circle. Legend ends with initial of mint official.
Reverse script Latin (uncial)
Reverse lettering ✠ : CON : RADUX : REX : ROMA : S : A :
(Translation: Conrad, king of the Romans)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (1488-1499) - No initials at end of reverse legend -
ND (1488-1499) - S:A at end of revere legend -
Numisquare ID 2094242580
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