Genovino - Simon Boccanegra, 1st reign DEVS PTEGAT

Emittente Genoa, Republic of (1139-1797)
Anno 1339-1343
Tipo Standard circulation coin
Valore 1 Genovino = 20 Soldi = 1 Lira
Valuta Genovino (1139-1528)
Composizione Gold
Peso 3.53 g
Diametro 20 mm
Spessore
Forma Round (irregular)
Tecnica Hammered
Orientamento
Incisore/i
In circolazione fino al
Riferimento/i MIR#28, MEC XII#269, Fr#354
Descrizione del dritto Genoese gateway in polylobe decorated with trefolils and rosettes.
Scrittura del dritto Latin (uncial)
Legenda del dritto ✠ ⋮ DVX ⋮ IANVE ⋮ QUA ⋮ DEVS ⋮ PTEGAT ⋮ u ⋮
(Translation: Doge of Genoa who God prrotects)
Descrizione del rovescio Cross pattée in polylobe deorated with trefoils and rosettes.
Scrittura del rovescio Latin (uncial)
Legenda del rovescio ✠ CONRADVS ⋮ REX ⋮ ROMANORVM ⋮ G
(Translation: Conrad, king of the Romans)
Bordo
Zecca
Tiratura ND (1339-1343) - -
ID Numisquare 7688068030
Informazioni aggiuntive

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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