Grosso of 5 soldi - Galeazzo Maria Sforza

Issuer Genoa, Republic of (1139-1797)
Year 1466-1476
Type Standard circulation coin
Value Grosso of 5 soldi (1/4)
Currency Genovino (1139-1528)
Composition Silver
Weight 3.5 g
Diameter 21 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) MIR#117, MEC XII#354, MEC XII#355
Obverse description Gateway topped with Sforza arms (serpent), within solid circle, sourrounded by beaded circle.
Obverse script Latin (uncial)
Obverse lettering : G • S • DUX • MEDIOLA • D • IAn :
(Translation: Galeazzo (Maria) Sforza, Duke of Milan, Lord of Genoa)
Reverse description Cross pattée within solid circle, surrounded by beaded circle. Legend ends with initial of mint official.
Reverse script Latin (uncial)
Reverse lettering ✠ : COnRAD • REX • ROmAnO • IP :
(Translation: Conrad, king of the Romans)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (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 -
Numisquare ID 5616115260
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