Ducat - Battista of Campofregoso ND (1478-1483) front Ducat - Battista of Campofregoso ND (1478-1483) back
Ducat - Battista of Campofregoso ND (1478-1483) photo
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Ducat - Battista of Campofregoso ND

 
Gold 3.5 g 21 mm
Description
Issuer
Genoa › Republic of Genoa (1139-1797)
Doge
Battista of Campofregoso (1478-1483)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1478-1483
Value
1 Genovino = 20 Soldi = 1 Lira
Currency
Genovino (1139-1528)
Composition
Gold
Weight
3.5 g
Diameter
21 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#419526
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Cross pattée in polylobe decorated with trefoils at each interior point, surrounded by beaded circle. Legend ends with initial of mint official.

Script: Latin (uncial)

Lettering: ✠ : COnRADUX : REX : ROmANO : G :

Lettering (regular font): ✠ : CONRADUX : REX : ROMANO : G :

Translation: Conrad, king of the Romans

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Ducat - Battista of Campofregoso ND (1478-1483) coin is that it features an image of Saint George slaying a dragon on one side, which was a common motif on Genoese coins during this time period.