Genovino - Simon Boccanegra, 1st reign DEVS PTEGAT

Emittent Genoa, Republic of (1139-1797)
Jahr 1339-1343
Typ Standard circulation coin
Nennwert 1 Genovino = 20 Soldi = 1 Lira
Währung Genovino (1139-1528)
Material Gold
Gewicht 3.53 g
Durchmesser 20 mm
Dicke
Form Round (irregular)
Prägetechnik Hammered
Ausrichtung
Stempelschneider
Im Umlauf bis
Referenz(en) MIR#28, MEC XII#269, Fr#354
Aversbeschreibung Genoese gateway in polylobe decorated with trefolils and rosettes.
Aversschrift Latin (uncial)
Averslegende ✠ ⋮ DVX ⋮ IANVE ⋮ QUA ⋮ DEVS ⋮ PTEGAT ⋮ u ⋮
(Translation: Doge of Genoa who God prrotects)
Reversbeschreibung Cross pattée in polylobe deorated with trefoils and rosettes.
Reversschrift Latin (uncial)
Reverslegende ✠ CONRADVS ⋮ REX ⋮ ROMANORVM ⋮ G
(Translation: Conrad, king of the Romans)
Rand
Prägestätte
Auflage ND (1339-1343) - -
Numisquare-ID 7688068030
Zusätzliche Informationen

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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