1 Grosso - Simon Boccanegra PRIMV
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 |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Number | N# 417460 |
| References | MIR# 33 Numismatica Varesi (publisher). Monete Italiane Regionali. Numismatica Varesi, Pavia, Italy (18 volumes). |
Obverse
Gate with letter below, within polylobe decorated with trefoils at internal points, inside reeded circle.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering:
✠ DVX : IANVENSIVM : PRIMV'.
C
Lettering (regular font):
✠ DVX : IANVENSIVM : PRIMV'.
C
Translation: First Doge of Genoa
Reverse
Cross pattée within polylobe decorated with trefoil at each intrnal point, within reeded circle. Legend ends with sigile of mint official.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: ✠ ✿ CVNRADVS ✿ REX ✿ R ✿
Lettering (regular font): ✠ ✿ CVNRADVS ✿ REX ✿ R ✿
Translation: Conrad King
Edge
Plain
Mint
Genoa, Italy (1138-1861)Comments
The first silver type to contain the number of the Doge (PRIMV = 1st).
Various combinations of sigile obverse and reverse are known (see date table).
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| Date | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC | |||||||||
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| Undetermined | |||||||||||||||
| ND (1339-1344) | Sigile C obverse / A reverse | ||||||||||||||
| ND (1339-1344) | 
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Sigile C/R | |||||||||||||
| ND (1339-1344) | Sigile G/n | ||||||||||||||
| ND (1339-1344) | Sigile Q/n | ||||||||||||||
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Numista Rarity index: 95
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Past sales
| Pictures | Sale | Date | Version | Grade | Sold price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Numismatica Varesi Auction 80 Lot 142 
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9 Nov 2022 | ND (1339-1344) – Sigile C/R |
XF (q.SPL) |
USD 184.45
(EUR 160.00) (+ buyer's premium) |
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