1/4 Genovino `Quartarola`

€1.00
IssuerGenoa, Republic of (1139-1797)
Year1252-1305
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueQuartarola (1/4 Gold genovino)
CurrencyGenovino (1139-1528)
CompositionGold (.999)
Weight0.88 g
Dimensions12 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) MIR#8, MEC XII#232, MEC XII#238, MEC XII#248, Fr#352
Obverse descriptionGateway within inner reeded circle. Mint master`s symbol at end of legend.
Obverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Obverse lettering✠ • I • A • N • V • A ✽
(Translation: Genoa)
Reverse descriptionCross pattée within inner reeded circle.
Reverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Reverse lettering✠ ·  CVNRAD1 ·  REX
(Translation: Conrad, King)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1252-1256)  - Punctuation by pellets obverse (Class K) -
ND (1256-1269)  - Crescents in reverse legend (Class L) -
ND (1270-1289)  - Punctuation by annulets obverse (Class N) -
ND (1290-1300)  - Punctuation by trefoils obverse (Class O) -
ND (1300-1305)  - Punctuation by rosettes obverse (Class P) -
Catalog ID8602184590
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