1/2 Teston - John Galeazzo Maria Sforza

€419,762.00
IssuerGenoa, Republic of (1139-1797)
Year1490-1494
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/2 Teston (⅜)
CurrencyGenovino (1139-1528)
CompositionSilver
Weight4.9 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) MIR#140
Obverse descriptionGateway topped with Sforza arms (serpent) flanked by rosette on each side, in quadrilobe, surrounded by beaded circle.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIO : G3 : M : SFO : DVX : M : VI : I D :
(Translation: John Galeazzo Maria Sforza, Sixth Duke of Milan, Lord of Genoa)
Reverse descriptionCross pattée in quadrilobe decorated with rosettes at each internal point, surrounded by reeded circle. Legend ends with initial of mint official.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering✠ · CONRAD` : R : ROMNOR · MP ·
(Translation: Conrad, King of the Romans)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1490-1494)  - -
Catalog ID5840557600
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