Teston of 15 Soldi - John Galeazzo Maria Sforza

€419,749.00
IssuerGenoa, Republic of (1139-1797)
Year1490-1494
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueTeston of 15 soldi (¾)
CurrencyGenovino (1139-1528)
CompositionSilver
Weight9.9 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) MIR#138, MEC XII#360
Obverse descriptionGateway topped with Sforza arms (serpent), in polylobe decorated with annulets at each interior point, surrounded by reeded circle.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse lettering· IO : G3 : M : SFO : DVX : M : VI : AC : IANVE : D ·
(Translation: John Galeazzo Maria Sforza, Sixth Duke of Milan, etc., Lord of Genoa)
Reverse descriptionCross pattée in polylobe with a rosette in each quadrant, surrounded by reeded circle. Legend ends with initial of mint official.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering✠ : CONRAD` : REX : ROMNORVM : MP :
(Translation: Conrad, King of the Romans)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1490-1494)  - -
Catalog ID3349030910
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