Grosso - Prospero Adorno and the 12 Captains of the People

€419,479.00
IssuerGenoa, Republic of (1139-1797)
Year1478
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueGrosso of 5 soldi (1/4)
CurrencyGenovino (1139-1528)
CompositionSilver
Weight3.5 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) MIR#119
Obverse descriptionGateway within inner solid circle surrounded by beaded circle.
Obverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Obverse lettering✠  : P · A · G Z · XII · CAPI · POPULI · IAn ·
(Translation: Prospero Adorno, Governor, and 12 Captains of the People 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 · I · I :
(Translation: Conrad, king of the Romans)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1478)  - Initials I I at end of reverse legend -
Catalog ID3911934690
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