Grosso - Philip Maria Visconti Initials

€417,901.00
IssuerGenoa, Republic of (1139-1797)
Year1427-1435
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueGrosso (0.1)
CurrencyGenovino (1139-1528)
CompositionSilver
Weight3.1 g
Dimensions23 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) MIR#70, MEC XII#318
Obverse descriptionGenoese gateway topped with Visconti biscia (serpent) and dividing Philip`s initials, in simple polylobe, all surrounded by reeded circle.
Obverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Obverse lettering✠ F ✿ m ✿ DVX ✿ mEDIOLANI ✿ D ✿ IA F m
(Translation: Philip Maria, Duke of the Milanese and Lord of the Genoese Philip Maria)
Reverse descriptionCross pattée within unornamented polylobe surrounded by reeded circle. Legend ends with initial of mint official.
Reverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Reverse lettering✠  : CONRADVS ✿ REX ✿ ROM ✿ G ✿ ⵓ
(Translation: Conrad King of the Romans)
EdgeSmooth
Mint
MintageND (1427-1435)  - A at end of reverse legend -
ND (1427-1435)  - B at end of reverse legend -
ND (1427-1435)  - G at end of reverse legend -
ND (1427-1435)  - L at end of reverse legend -
ND (1427-1435)  - n obverse, m reverse -
Catalog ID5850814410
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