Obverse © Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG – Reverse © Numismatica Varesi
Obverse © Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG – Reverse © Numismatica Varesi
Genovino Type 3 ND
| Gold (.999) | 3.5 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Genoa › Republic of Genoa (1139-1797) |
|---|---|
| Ruling authority | Commune (1139-1339) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1305-1339 |
| Value | 1 Genovino = 20 Soldi = 1 Lira |
| Currency | Genovino (1139-1528) |
| Composition | Gold (.999) |
| Weight | 3.5 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#417484 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cross pattée within polylobe decorated by rosettes and trefoils, surrounded by reeded circle.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: ✠ CONRADVS × REX × ROMANORVM
Lettering (regular font): ✠ CONRADVS × REX × ROMANORVM
Translation: Conrad, King of the Romans
Comment
Day et al. (MEC 12, p.276-277) describe this type as pertaining to the early 14th century during a period characterized by Guelf-Ghibbeline friction in Genoa. The sequence of the mint master's marks is unclear, though they tentatively attribute the genovino ghibellino with an eagle mark to 1311-1313 (despitre later attribution of 1334-1336 in other catalogs), and the genovino guelfo with a lion to sometime during the period of Guelf rule (1318-1335).
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Genovino (Type 3) ND (1305-1339) coin from Genoa is that it features the image of Saint George, the patron saint of Genoa, on its obverse side.
