Teston of 15 Soldi - Louis XII of France

€419,941.00
IssuerGenoa, Republic of (1139-1797)
Year1499-1507
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueTeston of 15 soldi (¾)
CurrencyGenovino (1139-1528)
CompositionSilver
Weight9.6 g
Dimensions28 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) MIR#147, MEC XII#363
Obverse descriptionGateway topped with fleur-de-lis, in polylobe decorated with rosettes at each interior point, surrounded by reeded circle.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse lettering· LVDOVIC · REX · FRANC · ET · Z IAN D ·
(Translation: Louis, King of France, etc., and 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 · ROMANOR` · TB · I ·
(Translation: Conrad, King of the Romans)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1499-1507)  - -
Catalog ID6124746780
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