© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
1 Lira Teston of 20 Soldi - Louis Maria Sforza ND
| Silver | 13.2 g | 29 mm |
| Issuer | Genoa › Republic of Genoa (1139-1797) |
|---|---|
| Lord | Louis Maria Sforza (1494-1499) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1494-1499 |
| 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#419810 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cross pattée in polylobe decorated with annulets at each interior point and with stars in three quadrants, surrounded by thin solid circle and thicker reeded circle. Legend ends with initial of mint official.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✠ CONRAD' : REX : ROMANORV3 · NE ·
Translation: Conrad, King of the Romans
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Louis Maria Sforza, who was the Duke of Milan and a prominent figure in the Italian Renaissance. The coin's design features an image of Sforza on one side and the coat of arms of Genoa on the other, symbolizing the political and economic ties between the two cities.
