Ducat - Paul of Campofregoso, 1st reign ND (1463-1464) front Ducat - Paul of Campofregoso, 1st reign ND (1463-1464) back
Ducat - Paul of Campofregoso, 1st reign ND (1463-1464) photo
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Ducat - Paul of Campofregoso, 1st reign ND

 
Gold 3.5 g -
Description
Issuer
Genoa › Republic of Genoa (1139-1797)
Doge
Paul of Campofregoso, 1st reign (1462-1464)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1463-1464
Value
1 Genovino = 20 Soldi = 1 Lira
Currency
Genovino (1139-1528)
Composition
Gold
Weight
3.5 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#418806
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 : ROmANOR : B :

Lettering (regular font): ✠ : CONRADUX : REX : ROMANOR : B :

Translation: Conrad, king of the Romans

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Ducat - Paul of Campofregoso, 1st reign ND (1463-1464) from Genoa › Republic of Genoa (1139-1797) made of Gold weighing 3.5 g is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political significance for the Republic of Genoa. The coin's mintage coincided with the height of Genoa's power and influence in the Mediterranean, and its gold content and high denomination made it a valuable and prestigious currency for international trade.