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½ Ducat - Francis Sforza of Milan ND
| Gold | 1.72 g | - |
| Issuer | Genoa › Republic of Genoa (1139-1797) |
|---|---|
| Lord | Francis Sforza (Francesco Sforza) (1464-1466) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| 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 |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#419096 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
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
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Ducat - Francis Sforza of Milan ND (1464-1466) coin is that it was minted during a time of great political and economic change in Italy. The coin was issued by the Republic of Genoa, which was a powerful and influential city-state in the region. The coin's minting was likely a response to the growing economic and trade activities in the region, and it may have been used to facilitate trade and commerce between Genoa and other cities and states in Italy.
