© Numismatica Varesi
© Numismatica Varesi
Ducat - Prospero Adorno and the 12 Captains of the People ND
1478 year| Gold | 3.5 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Genoa › Republic of Genoa (1139-1797) |
|---|---|
| Governor | Prospero Adorno, Governor with 12 Captains (1478) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1478 |
| Value | 1 Genovino = 20 Soldi = 1 Lira |
| Currency | Genovino (1139-1528) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 3.5 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#419312 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cross pattée in polylobe decorated with crosslets at each interior point, surrounded by beaded circle. Legend ends with initial of mint official.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: ✠ : COnRADUX : REX : ROmAnO : I : I :
Lettering (regular font): ✠ : CONRADUX : REX : ROMANO : I : I :
Translation: Conrad, king of the Romans
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Ducat coin is that it features an image of Prospero Adorno, who was a prominent figure in the history of Genoa, and the 12 Captains of the People. This coin was issued during the reign of Duke Prospero Adorno in the late 15th century, and it is considered a rare and valuable collector's item among numismatists today.
