Grosso - Peter of Campofregoso

Issuer Genoa, Republic of (1139-1797)
Year 1450-1458
Type Standard circulation coin
Value Grosso of 3 soldi and 8 denari (11⁄60)
Currency Genovino (1139-1528)
Composition Silver
Weight 3.2 g
Diameter 24 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) MIR#94, MEC XII#340 - 343
Obverse description Gateway within beaded circle.
Obverse script Latin (uncial)
Obverse lettering IhS ⵓ P ⵓ C ⵓ DUX ⵓ IANU ⵓ XXUI ⵓ
(Translation: (In the name of) Jesus, Peter of Campofregoso, Twenty-sixth Doge of Genoa)
Reverse description Cross pattée within beaded circle. Legend ends with initial of mint official.
Reverse script Latin (uncial)
Reverse lettering ✠ ⵓ COnRAD ⵓ REX ⵓ RO ⵓ P ⵓ
(Translation: Conrad, king of the Romans)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (1450-1458) - Initial B at end of reverse legend -
ND (1450-1458) - Initial I reverse -
ND (1450-1458) - Initial P reverse -
ND (1450-1458) - Initial X -
Numisquare ID 2121643910
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