½ Ducato - Francesco I Sforza

Features

Issuer	Genoa › Republic of Genoa (1139-1797)
Lord	Francis Sforza (Francesco Sforza) (1464-1466)
Type	Standard circulation coins
Years	1464-1466
Value	½ Lira
Currency	Genovino (1139-1528)
Composition	Gold
Weight	1.72 g
Shape	Round (irregular)
Technique	Hammered
Orientation	Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized	Yes
Number	N# 419096
References	MIR# 112 Numismatica Varesi (publisher). Monete Italiane Regionali. Numismatica Varesi, Pavia, Italy (18 volumes). , Fr# 382 Coin & Currency Institute (publisher). Gold Coins of the World. Coin & Currency Institute (7 volumes).

Obverse

Gateway topped with Sforza arms (serpent), within beaded circle.

Script: Latin (uncial)

Lettering: ⸰ F : S : DUX : MELI : D : IAn ⸰

Lettering (regular font): ⸰ F : S : DUX : MELI : D : IAN ⸰

Translation: Francis Sforza, Duke of Milan, Lord of Genoa

Reverse

Cross pattée within beaded circle. Legend ends with initial of mint official.

Script: Latin (uncial)

Lettering: ✠ : COnRAD : REX : ROmAN : T ∴

Lettering (regular font): ✠ : CONRAD : REX : ROMAN : T ∴

Translation: Conrad, king of the Romans

Mint

Genoa, Italy (1138-1861)

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Date					VG	F	VF	XF	AU	UNC
Undetermined
ND (1464-1466)												Initial T at end of reverse legend

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