Catalogus
| Uitgever | Genoa, Republic of (1139-1797) |
|---|---|
| Jaar | 1339-1343 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Waarde | 1 Genovino = 20 Soldi = 1 Lira |
| Valuta | Genovino (1139-1528) |
| Samenstelling | Gold |
| Gewicht | 3.53 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Dikte | |
| Vorm | Round (irregular) |
| Techniek | Hammered |
| Oriëntatie | |
| Graveur(s) | |
| In omloop tot | |
| Referentie(s) | MIR#28, MEC XII#269, Fr#354 |
| Beschrijving voorzijde | Genoese gateway in polylobe decorated with trefolils and rosettes. |
|---|---|
| Schrift voorzijde | Latin (uncial) |
| Opschrift voorzijde |
✠ ⋮ DVX ⋮ IANVE ⋮ QUA ⋮ DEVS ⋮ PTEGAT ⋮ u ⋮ (Translation: Doge of Genoa who God prrotects) |
| Beschrijving keerzijde | Cross pattée in polylobe deorated with trefoils and rosettes. |
| Schrift keerzijde | Latin (uncial) |
| Opschrift keerzijde |
✠ CONRADVS ⋮ REX ⋮ ROMANORVM ⋮ G (Translation: Conrad, king of the Romans) |
| Rand | |
| Muntplaats | |
| Oplage |
ND (1339-1343) - - |
| Numisquare-ID | 7688068030 |
| Aanvullende informatie |
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'