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© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
Grosso - Gabriel Adorno ND
| Silver | 2.95 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Genoa › Republic of Genoa (1139-1797) |
|---|---|
| Doge | Gabriel Adorno (1363-1370) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1363-1370 |
| Value | Grosso (0.1) |
| Currency | Genovino (1139-1528) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.95 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#417504 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cross pattée in polylobe deorated with trefoils, surrounded by reeded circle.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: ✠ ✿ CONRADVS ✿ REX ✿ ROMANORVM ✿ I ✿
Lettering (regular font): ✠ ✿ CONRADVS ✿ REX ✿ ROMANORVM ✿ I ✿
Translation: Conrad, king of the Romans
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Grosso - Gabriel Adorno ND (1363-1370) coin from Genoa is that it features an image of Saint George slaying a dragon on one side, which was a common motif on Genoese coins during this period.
