Teston of 15 Soldi - John Galeazzo Maria Sforza

Issuer Genoa, Republic of (1139-1797)
Year 1490-1494
Type Standard circulation coin
Value Teston of 15 soldi (¾)
Currency Genovino (1139-1528)
Composition Silver
Weight 9.9 g
Diameter
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) MIR#138, MEC XII#360
Obverse description Gateway topped with Sforza arms (serpent), in polylobe decorated with annulets at each interior point, surrounded by reeded circle.
Obverse script Latin
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 description Cross pattée in polylobe with a rosette in each quadrant, surrounded by reeded circle. Legend ends with initial of mint official.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering ✠ : CONRAD` : REX : ROMNORVM : MP :
(Translation: Conrad, King of the Romans)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (1490-1494) - -
Numisquare ID 3349030910
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