Grosso - Louis of Campofregoso

Issuer Genoa, Republic of (1139-1797)
Year 1461-1462
Type Standard circulation coin
Value Grosso (0.1)
Currency Genovino (1139-1528)
Composition Silver
Weight 2.5 g
Diameter
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) MIR#104, MEC XII#350
Obverse description Gateway dividing doge`s initials and with cluster of pellets (flower?) below, surrounded by beaded circle.
Obverse script Latin (uncial)
Obverse lettering IhS 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 description Cross pattée in polylobe decorated with trefoils at each interior point, surrounded by beaded circle. Legend ends with initial of mint official.
Reverse script Latin (uncial)
Reverse lettering ✠ ⵓ COnRAD ⵓ REX ⵓ RO ⵓ A ⵓ
(Translation: Conrad, king of the Romans)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (1461-1462) - Initial A at end of reverse legend -
Numisquare ID 4767255390
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