1 Grosso - Simon Boccanegra Early type

Features

Issuer	Genoa › Republic of Genoa (1139-1797)
Doge	Simon Boccanegra (1339-1344; 1356-1363)
Type	Standard circulation coins
Years	1339-1344
Value	Grosso
Currency	Genovino (1139-1528)
Composition	Silver
Weight	3.0 g
Shape	Round (irregular)
Technique	Hammered
Orientation	Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized	Yes
Number	N# 417458
References	MIR# 32 Numismatica Varesi (publisher). Monete Italiane Regionali. Numismatica Varesi, Pavia, Italy (18 volumes).

Obverse

Gate within polylobe decorated with leaves at internal points, inside reeded circle. Legend ends with sigile of mint official.

Script: Latin (uncial)

Lettering: ✠ ✿ DVX ✿ IANVENSIVM ஃ G ஃ

Lettering (regular font): ✠ ✿ DVX ✿ IANVENSIVM ஃ G ஃ

Translation: Duke of Genoa

Reverse

Cross pattée within polylobe decorated with leaf at each intrnal point, within reeded circle.

Script: Latin (uncial)

Lettering: ✠ ✿ CVNRADVS ✿ REX ✿ S ✿

Lettering (regular font): ✠ ✿ CVNRADVS ✿ REX ✿ S ✿

Translation: Conrad King

Edge

Plain

Mint

Genoa, Italy (1138-1861)

Comments

Likely from the early years of Simon Boccanegra's reign as first doge of Genoa.

Manage my collection

Please sign in or create an account to manage your collection.

Date					VG	F	VF	XF	AU	UNC
Undetermined
ND (1339-1344)

Get this coin

No member from this site currently wants to exchange it.

Numista Rarity index: 100 Search tips

This index is based on the data of Numista members collections. It ranges from 0 to 100, 0 meaning a very common coin or banknote and 100 meaning a rare coin or banknote among Numista members.