Catalog
| Issuer | Genoa, Republic of (1139-1797) |
|---|---|
| Year | 1339-1343 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 1 Genovino = 20 Soldi = 1 Lira |
| Currency | Genovino (1139-1528) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 3.53 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Thickness | |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | |
| Engraver(s) | |
| In circulation to | |
| Reference(s) | MIR#28, MEC XII#269, Fr#354 |
| Obverse description | Genoese gateway in polylobe decorated with trefolils and rosettes. |
|---|---|
| Obverse script | Latin (uncial) |
| Obverse lettering |
✠ ⋮ DVX ⋮ IANVE ⋮ QUA ⋮ DEVS ⋮ PTEGAT ⋮ u ⋮ (Translation: Doge of Genoa who God prrotects) |
| Reverse description | Cross pattée in polylobe deorated with trefoils and rosettes. |
| Reverse script | Latin (uncial) |
| Reverse lettering |
✠ CONRADVS ⋮ REX ⋮ ROMANORVM ⋮ G (Translation: Conrad, king of the Romans) |
| Edge | |
| Mint | |
| Mintage |
ND (1339-1343) - - |
| Numisquare ID | 7688068030 |
| Additional information |
Historical Context: This Genovino, issued 1339-1343, hails from the pivotal first reign of Simon Boccanegra, Genoa's inaugural Doge. His 1339 election shifted governance from a consular to a ducal model, mirroring Venice, amidst intense internal factionalism and maritime competition. The coin's distinctive legend, "DEVS PTEGAT" (God Protects), powerfully encapsulates the political instability and crucial need for divine sanction for the new Doge's authority during this turbulent period.
Artistry: The design adheres to established Genovino iconography: a stylized city gate on the obverse and a standing St. John the Baptist, Genoa'