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| 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'