Genovino - Simon Boccanegra, 1st reign DEVS PTEGAT

Emisor Genoa, Republic of (1139-1797)
Año 1339-1343
Tipo Standard circulation coin
Valor 1 Genovino = 20 Soldi = 1 Lira
Moneda Genovino (1139-1528)
Composición Gold
Peso 3.53 g
Diámetro 20 mm
Grosor
Forma Round (irregular)
Técnica Hammered
Orientación
Grabador(es)
En circulación hasta
Referencia(s) MIR#28, MEC XII#269, Fr#354
Descripción del anverso Genoese gateway in polylobe decorated with trefolils and rosettes.
Escritura del anverso Latin (uncial)
Leyenda del anverso ✠ ⋮ DVX ⋮ IANVE ⋮ QUA ⋮ DEVS ⋮ PTEGAT ⋮ u ⋮
(Translation: Doge of Genoa who God prrotects)
Descripción del reverso Cross pattée in polylobe deorated with trefoils and rosettes.
Escritura del reverso Latin (uncial)
Leyenda del reverso ✠ CONRADVS ⋮ REX ⋮ ROMANORVM ⋮ G
(Translation: Conrad, king of the Romans)
Canto
Casa de moneda
Tirada ND (1339-1343) - -
ID de Numisquare 7688068030
Información adicional

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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