1/4 Lira - John Galeazzo Maria Sforza

€419,793.00
IssuerGenoa, Republic of (1139-1797)
Year1492-1494
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/4 Lira
CurrencyGenovino (1139-1528)
CompositionSilver
Weight3.3 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) MIR#142
Obverse descriptionGateway topped with Sforza arms (serpent) flanked by star on each side, within thin solid circle surrounded by thicker reeded circle.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse lettering· IO : G3 : M : SF : D : M : VI : AC : I : D ·
(Translation: John Galeazzo Maria Sforza, Sixth Duke of Milan, etc., Lord of Genoa)
Reverse descriptionCross pattée in polylobe with star in one quadrant, within thin solid circle surrounded by thicker reeded circle. Legend ends with initial of mint official.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering✠ · 9RAD` : R : ROMNOR · FS
(Translation: Conrad, King of the Romans)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1492-1494)  - -
Catalog ID7702801060
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