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© dubfal (CC BY-SA)
8 Denari, Doggi Biennali
| Billon | 0.8 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Genoa › Republic of Genoa (1139-1797) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1556-1633 |
| Value | 8 Denari (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Scudo (1528-1797) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 0.8 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#374434 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Cross in beaded circle.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✠ CONRA •II •RO •REX •L-B
Translation: Conradus II, king of Romans, LB stands for the name of the engraver, Lucas Brunus
Comment
It was issued from 1556 to 1577 with a certain frequency then, after a pause of 42 years, in a modified type with the pointed coat of arms between 2 stars. In this new version it was minted from 1619 to 1633. The C.N.I. describes 17 different dates with 36 variations.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the Doggi Biennali, a period of two years when the Republic of Genoa was ruled by a council of 400 nobles, known as the "Doggi." This coin was minted in 1556-1633 and was made of Billon, a type of alloy that is composed of a mixture of metals, typically copper, silver, and sometimes gold. The coin weighs 0.8 grams and has a standard circulation design.
