Ducat - Prospero Adorno and the 12 Captains of the People

Issuer Genoa, Republic of (1139-1797)
Year 1478
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1 Genovino = 20 Soldi = 1 Lira
Currency Genovino (1139-1528)
Composition Gold
Weight 3.5 g
Diameter 20 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) MIR#118
Obverse description Gateway in polylobe decorated with crosslets at each interior point, surrounded by beaded circle.
Obverse script Latin (uncial)
Obverse lettering ✠ ⸰ P : A : G Z : XII : CAPI : POPULI : IAn ⸰
(Translation: Prospero Adorno, Governor, and 12 Captains of the People of Genoa)
Reverse description Cross pattée in polylobe decorated with crosslets at each interior point, surrounded by beaded circle. Legend ends with initial of mint official.
Reverse script Latin (uncial)
Reverse lettering ✠ : COnRADUX : REX : ROmAnO : I : I :
(Translation: Conrad, king of the Romans)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (1478) - Initials I I at end of reverse legend -
Numisquare ID 8986871210
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