Grosso - Prospero Adorno and the 12 Captains of the People

Issuer Genoa, Republic of (1139-1797)
Year 1478
Type Standard circulation coin
Value Grosso of 5 soldi (1/4)
Currency Genovino (1139-1528)
Composition Silver
Weight 3.5 g
Diameter
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) MIR#119
Obverse description Gateway within inner solid circle surrounded by beaded circle.
Obverse script Latin (uncial)
Obverse lettering ✠  : P · A · G Z · XII · CAPI · POPULI · IAn ·
(Translation: Prospero Adorno, Governor, and 12 Captains of the People 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 · I · I :
(Translation: Conrad, king of the Romans)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (1478) - Initials I I at end of reverse legend -
Numisquare ID 3911934690
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