Genovino - Simon Boccanegra, 1st reign DEVS PTEGAT

Emissor Genoa, Republic of (1139-1797)
Ano 1339-1343
Tipo Standard circulation coin
Valor 1 Genovino = 20 Soldi = 1 Lira
Moeda Genovino (1139-1528)
Composição Gold
Peso 3.53 g
Diâmetro 20 mm
Espessura
Formato Round (irregular)
Técnica Hammered
Orientação
Gravador(es)
Em circulação até
Referência(s) MIR#28, MEC XII#269, Fr#354
Descrição do anverso Genoese gateway in polylobe decorated with trefolils and rosettes.
Escrita do anverso Latin (uncial)
Legenda do anverso ✠ ⋮ DVX ⋮ IANVE ⋮ QUA ⋮ DEVS ⋮ PTEGAT ⋮ u ⋮
(Translation: Doge of Genoa who God prrotects)
Descrição do reverso Cross pattée in polylobe deorated with trefoils and rosettes.
Escrita do reverso Latin (uncial)
Legenda do reverso ✠ CONRADVS ⋮ REX ⋮ ROMANORVM ⋮ G
(Translation: Conrad, king of the Romans)
Bordo
Casa da moeda
Tiragem ND (1339-1343) - -
ID Numisquare 7688068030
Informações adicionais

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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