Grosso - Battista of Campofregoso

€419,545.00
IssuerGenoa, Republic of (1139-1797)
Year1478-1483
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueGrosso of 5 soldi (1/4)
CurrencyGenovino (1139-1528)
CompositionSilver
Weight3.5 g
Dimensions20 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) MIR#121, MEC XII#357
Obverse descriptionGateway topped with open compass, within solid inner circle, surrounded by beaded circle.
Obverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Obverse lettering⸰ B ·  C ·  DUX ·  IAnUEn ·  XXX ⸰
(Translation: Battista of Campofregoso, Thirtieth Doge of Genoa)
Reverse descriptionCross pattée within solid inner circle, surrounded by beaded circle. Legend ends with initial of mint official.
Reverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Reverse lettering✠ : COnRAD ·  REX ·  ROmANO ·  B ·
(Translation: Conrad, king of the Romans)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1478-1483)  - Initial e at end of reverse legend -
ND (1478-1483)  - Initial I I at end of reverse legend -
ND (1478-1483)  - Initial I I/e at end of reverse legend -
Catalog ID9743603920
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