Petachina/Sesino - Philip Maria Visconti

Issuer Genoa, Republic of (1139-1797)
Year 1421-1435
Type Standard circulation coin
Value Patachino = Sesino = 6 Denari (1⁄40)
Currency Genovino (1139-1528)
Composition Billon
Weight 1.3 g
Diameter
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) MIR#72, MEC XII#322 - 323
Obverse description Genoese gateway topped with Visconti biscia (serpent) surrounded by beaded circle.
Obverse script Latin (uncial)
Obverse lettering ✠ F ✿ m ✿ DVX ✿ m ✿ D ✿ IA
(Translation: Philip Maria, Duke of the Milanese and Lord of the Genoese)
Reverse description Cross pattée within beaded circle. Legend ends with initial of mint official.
Reverse script Latin (uncial)
Reverse lettering ✠  CONRAD ✿ REX ✿ RO ✿ A ✿:
(Translation: Conrad King of the Romans)
Edge Smooth
Mint
Mintage ND (1421-1435) - A at end of reverse legend -
ND (1421-1435) - B at end of reverse legend -
Numisquare ID 1617235650
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