Ducat - Francis Sforza of Milan

Issuer Genoa, Republic of (1139-1797)
Year 1464-1466
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#111, Fr#381
Obverse description Gateway topped with Sforza arms (serpent), in polylobe decorated with trefoils at each interior point, surrounded by beaded circle.
Obverse script Latin (uncial)
Obverse lettering ⸰ F : S : DUX : MEDIOLAnI : D : IAn ⸰
(Translation: Francis Sforza, Duke of Milan, Lord of Genoa)
Reverse description Cross pattée in polylobe decorated with trefoils at each interior point, surrounded by beaded circle. Legend ends with initial of mint official.
Reverse script Latin (uncial)
Reverse lettering ✠ : COnRADUX : REX : ROmANOR : B :
(Translation: Conrad, king of the Romans)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (1464-1466) - Initial A at end of reverse legend -
ND (1464-1466) - Initial B at end of reverse legend -
ND (1464-1466) - Initial P at end of reverse legend -
ND (1464-1466) - Initial T at end of reverse legend -
Numisquare ID 1259821620
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