© InAsta
© InAsta
½ Teston - John Galeazzo Maria Sforza ND
| Silver | 4.9 g | - |
| Issuer | Genoa › Republic of Genoa (1139-1797) |
|---|---|
| Lord | John Galeazzo Sforza (1488-1494) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1490-1494 |
| Value | ½ Teston (⅜) |
| Currency | Genovino (1139-1528) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 4.9 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#419762 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cross pattée in quadrilobe decorated with rosettes at each internal point, surrounded by reeded circle. Legend ends with initial of mint official.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✠ · CONRAD' : R : ROMNOR · MP ·
Translation: Conrad, King of the Romans
Comment
Day, et al. (MEC 12) date this type starting at 1490.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Teston coin from Genoa is that it features an image of Saint George slaying a dragon on its reverse side, which was a common motif in medieval coinage and symbolized the victory of good over evil.
