Grosso - Philip Maria Visconti Shield

€417,893.00
IssuerGenoa, Republic of (1139-1797)
Year1421-1426
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueGrosso (0.1)
CurrencyGenovino (1139-1528)
CompositionSilver
Weight2.5 g
Dimensions22 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) MIR#69, MEC XII#317
Obverse descriptionGenoese gateway topped with quartered Visconti shield of arms, in polylobe decorated with a leaf at each internal point, all surrounded by reeded circle.
Obverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Obverse lettering✠ ஃ F ஃ m ஃ DVX ஃ mEDIOLANI ⵓ D ⵓ IA ஃ
(Translation: Philip Maria, Duke of the Milanese and Lord of the Genoese)
Reverse descriptionCross pattée within polylobe decorated with a leaf at each internal point. surrounded by reeded circle. Legend ends with initial of mint official.
Reverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Reverse lettering✠ ⵓ CONRᐤDVS ⵓ REX ⵓ ROMANO ⵓ A ⵓ
(Translation: Conrad King of the Romans)
EdgeSmooth
Mint
MintageND (1421-1426)  - A at end of reverse legend -
ND (1421-1426)  - L at end of reverse legend -
Catalog ID7389686520
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