Genovino / Ducat - Philip Maria Visconti

€417,863.00
IssuerGenoa, Republic of (1139-1797)
Year1421-1435
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Genovino = 20 Soldi = 1 Lira
CurrencyGenovino (1139-1528)
CompositionGold
Weight3.5 g
Dimensions21 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) MIR#68, MEC XII#316, Fr#365
Obverse descriptionGateway topped with the Visconti biscia (serpent), in polylobe decorated with trefolils and rosettes and surrounded by beaded circle.
Obverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Obverse lettering✠ ⵓ F ⵓ m ⵓ DVX ⵓ MEDIOLANII ⵓ D ⵓ IAn
(Translation: Philip Maria, Duke of the Milanese and Lord of the Genoese)
Reverse descriptionCross pattée in polylobe deorated with trefoils and rosettes. Legend ends with initial of mint official.
Reverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Reverse lettering✠ ⵓ CONRADVS ⵓ REX ⵓ ROMAN ⵓ B ⵓ :
(Translation: Conrad, king of the Romans)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1421-1425)  - A at end of reverse legend -
ND (1421-1435)  - B at end of reverse legend -
ND (1421-1435)  - G at end of reverse legend -
ND (1421-1435)  - S at end of reverse legend -
Catalog ID2345915890
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