Ducat - John Galeazzo Maria Sforza

Issuer Genoa, Republic of (1139-1797)
Year 1488-1494
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#132, Fr#394
Obverse description Gateway topped with Sforza arms (serpent), in polylobe decorated with rosettes at each interior point, surrounded by reeded circle.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering : IO : GZ : M : S F : DVX : M : VI : AC : I : D :
(Translation: John Galeazzo Maria Sforza, Sixth Duke of Milan, etc., Lord of Genoa)
Reverse description Cross pattée in polylobe decorated with rosettes at each interior point, surrounded by reeded circle. Legend ends with initial of mint official.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering ✠ : CONRAD` : REX : ROMNO : MP :
(Translation: Conrad, king of the Romans)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (1488-1494) - Pellets; Initial G at end of reverse legend -
ND (1488-1494) - Rosettes; Initials IS at end of reverse legend -
ND (1488-1494) - Rosettes: Initials MP at end of reverse legend -
Numisquare ID 9352325740
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