Grosso - Battista of Campofregoso

Issuer Genoa, Republic of (1139-1797)
Year 1478-1483
Type Standard circulation coin
Value Grosso of 5 soldi (1/4)
Currency Genovino (1139-1528)
Composition Silver
Weight 3.5 g
Diameter 20 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) MIR#121, MEC XII#357
Obverse description Gateway topped with open compass, within solid inner circle, surrounded by beaded circle.
Obverse script Latin (uncial)
Obverse lettering ⸰ B ·  C ·  DUX ·  IAnUEn ·  XXX ⸰
(Translation: Battista of Campofregoso, Thirtieth Doge of Genoa)
Reverse description Cross pattée within solid inner circle, surrounded by beaded circle. Legend ends with initial of mint official.
Reverse script Latin (uncial)
Reverse lettering ✠ : COnRAD ·  REX ·  ROmANO ·  B ·
(Translation: Conrad, king of the Romans)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (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 -
Numisquare ID 9743603920
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