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© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
1 Lira Teston of 20 Soldi - John Galeazzo Maria Sforza ND
| Silver | 13.2 g | 29 mm |
| Issuer | Genoa › Republic of Genoa (1139-1797) |
|---|---|
| Lord | John Galeazzo Sforza (1488-1494) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1492-1494 |
| Value | Lira (Teston of 20 soldi) (1) |
| Currency | Genovino (1139-1528) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 13.2 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#419747 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cross pattée in polylobe stars in three quadrants, decorated with annulets at each interior point, surrounded by thin solid circle and thicker reeded circle. Legend ends with initial of mint official.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✠ · CONRAD' : REX : ROMANOR · F · S ·
Translation: Conrad, King of the Romans
Comment
At least four variants with different combinations of the star locations and mint official's initials reverse are known (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
The coin , the 1 Lira (Teston of 20 Soldi) from Genoa, is interesting because it was issued during the reign of John Galeazzo Maria Sforza, who was the Duke of Milan and a powerful figure in Italy during the 15th century. The coin's design features an image of the Duke on one side and the coat of arms of Genoa on the other, symbolizing the city's allegiance to the Duke and his rule over the region.
