© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
½ Lira - John Galeazzo Maria Sforza ND
| Silver | 6.0 g | - |
| Issuer | Genoa › Republic of Genoa (1139-1797) |
|---|---|
| Lord | John Galeazzo Sforza (1488-1494) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1492-1494 |
| Value | ½ Lira |
| Currency | Genovino (1139-1528) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 6.0 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#419756 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cross pattée in polylobe with stars in two quadrants, surrounded by two thin solid circles with thicker reeded circle between them. Legend ends with initial of mint official.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✠ : CONRAD' : REX : ROMNR : F · S ·
Translation: Conrad, King of the Romans
Comment
Variants of star position exist (see date table).
In this series of coins struck late in Gian Galeazzo Maria's reign, the teston has three stars reverse, the half teston has two stars and the quarter has one.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of John Galeazzo Maria Sforza, who was the Duke of Milan during the time it was minted.
