© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
¼ Lira - John Galeazzo Maria Sforza ND
| Silver | 3.3 g | - |
| Issuer | Genoa › Republic of Genoa (1139-1797) |
|---|---|
| Lord | John Galeazzo Sforza (1488-1494) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1492-1494 |
| Value | ¼ Lira |
| Currency | Genovino (1139-1528) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.3 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#419793 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cross pattée in polylobe with star in one quadrant, within thin solid circle surrounded by thicker reeded circle. Legend ends with initial of mint official.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✠ · 9RAD' : R : ROMNOR · FS
Unabridged legend: Conradus Rex Romanorum
Translation: Conrad, King of the Romans
Comment
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.
