Genovino - Simon Boccanegra, 1st reign DEVS PTEGAT

Emitent Genoa, Republic of (1139-1797)
Rok 1339-1343
Typ Standard circulation coin
Hodnota 1 Genovino = 20 Soldi = 1 Lira
Měna Genovino (1139-1528)
Složení Gold
Hmotnost 3.53 g
Průměr 20 mm
Tloušťka
Tvar Round (irregular)
Technika Hammered
Orientace
Rytci
V oběhu do
Reference MIR#28, MEC XII#269, Fr#354
Popis líce Genoese gateway in polylobe decorated with trefolils and rosettes.
Písmo líce Latin (uncial)
Opis líce ✠ ⋮ DVX ⋮ IANVE ⋮ QUA ⋮ DEVS ⋮ PTEGAT ⋮ u ⋮
(Translation: Doge of Genoa who God prrotects)
Popis rubu Cross pattée in polylobe deorated with trefoils and rosettes.
Písmo rubu Latin (uncial)
Opis rubu ✠ CONRADVS ⋮ REX ⋮ ROMANORVM ⋮ G
(Translation: Conrad, king of the Romans)
Hrana
Mincovna
Náklad ND (1339-1343) - -
ID Numisquare 7688068030
Další informace

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'

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