Danh mục
| Đơn vị phát hành | Genoa, Republic of (1139-1797) |
|---|---|
| Năm | 1339-1344 |
| Loại | Standard circulation coin |
| Mệnh giá | Grosso (0.1) |
| Tiền tệ | Genovino (1139-1528) |
| Chất liệu | Silver |
| Trọng lượng | 3.0 g |
| Đường kính | 23 mm |
| Độ dày | |
| Hình dạng | Round (irregular) |
| Kỹ thuật | Hammered |
| Hướng | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Nghệ nhân khắc | |
| Lưu hành đến | |
| Tài liệu tham khảo | MIR#33 |
| Mô tả mặt trước | Gate with letter below, within polylobe decorated with trefoils at internal points, inside reeded circle. |
|---|---|
| Chữ viết mặt trước | Latin (uncial) |
| Chữ khắc mặt trước |
✠ DVX : IANVENSIVM : PRIMV`. C (Translation: First Doge of Genoa) |
| Mô tả mặt sau | Cross pattée within polylobe decorated with trefoil at each intrnal point, within reeded circle. Legend ends with sigile of mint official. |
| Chữ viết mặt sau | Latin (uncial) |
| Chữ khắc mặt sau |
✠ ✿ CVNRADVS ✿ REX ✿ R ✿ (Translation: Conrad King) |
| Cạnh | Smooth |
| Xưởng đúc | |
| Số lượng đúc |
ND (1339-1344) - Sigile C obverse / A reverse - ND (1339-1344) - Sigile C/R - ND (1339-1344) - Sigile G/n - ND (1339-1344) - Sigile Q/n - |
| ID Numisquare | 3317562600 |
| Thông tin bổ sung |
Historical Context: This Grosso was issued during Simon Boccanegra's first dogate (1339-1344), a pivotal constitutional shift for the Republic of Genoa. As Genoa's first Doge, Boccanegra established a new, centralized government, mirroring Venetian models. His rule, though brief and marked by internal factionalism, represented a populist challenge to aristocratic power. This coinage symbolizes the assertion of new dogal authority and Genoa's evolving political identity amidst intense Mediterranean mercantile competition.
Artistry: The anonymous engraver's work reflects 14th-century Italian Gothic stylistic trends, blended with Byzantine elements. The obverse typically bears the legend 'SIMON BOCCANEGRA DVX IANVENSIVM PRIMV' encircling a prominent cross. The reverse commonly features the Genoese cross within a quadrilobe or circle, sometimes with Saint George or Saint Lawrence. The design prioritizes clear legibility of the ducal title and civic iconography, effectively communicating new dogal authority through familiar religious and state symbols.
Technical/Grading: Struck in silver (3.0 grams, 23 millimeters), this Grosso often exhibits typical medieval strike variability. High-points for assessing wear and strike quality include the central cross arms, the Doge's name, and any intricate features of saints or emblems. Manual striking frequently resulted in off-center strikes, planchet irregularities, and inconsistent sharpness, especially towards the rim. Optimal examples boast crisp legends, a strong, even strike across central motifs, and attractive, undisturbed cabinet toning.