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Ducat - Galeazzo Maria Sforza ND
| Gold | 3.5 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Genoa › Republic of Genoa (1139-1797) |
|---|---|
| Lord | Galeazzo Maria Sforza (1466-1476) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1466-1476 |
| 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 |
| Numista | N#419280 |
|---|---|
| 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 : B :
Lettering (regular font): ✠ : CONRADUX : REX : ROMANO : B :
Translation: Conrad, king of the Romans
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Ducat - Galeazzo Maria Sforza ND (1466-1476) coin from Genoa is that it features an image of St. George slaying a dragon on one side, which was a common motif in medieval art and symbolized the victory of good over evil.
