Genovino - Simon Boccanegra, 1st reign DEVS PTEGAT

Emitent Genoa, Republic of (1139-1797)
Rok 1339-1343
Typ Standard circulation coin
Nominał 1 Genovino = 20 Soldi = 1 Lira
Waluta Genovino (1139-1528)
Skład Gold
Waga 3.53 g
Średnica 20 mm
Grubość
Kształt Round (irregular)
Technika Hammered
Orientacja
Rytownik(zy)
W obiegu do
Źródło(a) MIR#28, MEC XII#269, Fr#354
Opis awersu Genoese gateway in polylobe decorated with trefolils and rosettes.
Pismo awersu Latin (uncial)
Legenda awersu ✠ ⋮ DVX ⋮ IANVE ⋮ QUA ⋮ DEVS ⋮ PTEGAT ⋮ u ⋮
(Translation: Doge of Genoa who God prrotects)
Opis rewersu Cross pattée in polylobe deorated with trefoils and rosettes.
Pismo rewersu Latin (uncial)
Legenda rewersu ✠ CONRADVS ⋮ REX ⋮ ROMANORVM ⋮ G
(Translation: Conrad, king of the Romans)
Krawędź
Mennica
Nakład ND (1339-1343) - -
ID Numisquare 7688068030
Dodatkowe informacje

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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