Grosso - Louis of Campofregoso

€418,796.00
IssuerGenoa, Republic of (1139-1797)
Year1461-1462
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueGrosso (0.1)
CurrencyGenovino (1139-1528)
CompositionSilver
Weight2.5 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) MIR#104, MEC XII#350
Obverse descriptionGateway dividing doge`s initials and with cluster of pellets (flower?) below, surrounded by beaded circle.
Obverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Obverse letteringIhS ⵓ L ⵓ C ⵓ DUX ⵓ IANU ⵓ XXUII ⵓ L C
(Translation: (In the name of) Jesus, Louis of Campofregoso, Twenty-seventh Doge of Genoa Louis of Campofregoso)
Reverse descriptionCross pattée in polylobe decorated with trefoils at each interior point, surrounded by beaded circle. Legend ends with initial of mint official.
Reverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Reverse lettering✠ ⵓ COnRAD ⵓ REX ⵓ RO ⵓ A ⵓ
(Translation: Conrad, king of the Romans)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1461-1462)  - Initial A at end of reverse legend -
Catalog ID4767255390
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