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Ducat - Paul of Campofregoso, 1st reign ND
Gold | 3.5 g | - |
Issuer | Genoa › Republic of Genoa (1139-1797) |
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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 |
Numista | N#418806 |
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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.