Grosso of 5 soldi - Galeazzo Maria Sforza

€1.00
IssuerGenoa, Republic of (1139-1797)
Year1466-1476
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueGrosso of 5 soldi (1/4)
CurrencyGenovino (1139-1528)
CompositionSilver
Weight3.5 g
Dimensions21 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) MIR#117, MEC XII#354, MEC XII#355
Obverse descriptionGateway topped with Sforza arms (serpent), within solid circle, sourrounded by beaded circle.
Obverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Obverse lettering: G • S • DUX • MEDIOLA • D • IAn :
(Translation: Galeazzo (Maria) Sforza, Duke of Milan, Lord of Genoa)
Reverse descriptionCross pattée within solid circle, surrounded by beaded circle. Legend ends with initial of mint official.
Reverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Reverse lettering✠ : COnRAD • REX • ROmAnO • IP :
(Translation: Conrad, king of the Romans)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1466-1476)  - Initial A at end of reverse legend -
ND (1466-1476)  - Initial IP at end of reverse legend -
ND (1466-1476)  - Initial P at end of reverse legend -
Catalog ID5616115260
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