1/2 Teston - Louis XII of France

€419,950.00
IssuerGenoa, Republic of (1139-1797)
Year1499-1507
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/2 Teston (⅜)
CurrencyGenovino (1139-1528)
CompositionSilver
Weight4.75 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) MIR#148
Obverse descriptionGateway topped with fleur-de-lis, within beaded inner circle surrounded by thin solid circle.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse lettering· LVDOVIC` · REX · FRANC` · IAN · D :
(Translation: Louis, King of France, 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` · S · B :
(Translation: Conrad, King of the Romans)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1499-1507)  - -
Catalog ID5176597960
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