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Grosso - Louis of Campofregoso ND
| Silver | 2.5 g | - |
| Issuer | Genoa › Republic of Genoa (1139-1797) |
|---|---|
| Doge | Louis of Campofregoso, 3d reign (1461-1463) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1461-1462 |
| Value | Grosso (0.1) |
| Currency | Genovino (1139-1528) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.5 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#418796 |
|---|---|
| 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: ✠ ⵓ COnRAD ⵓ REX ⵓ RO ⵓ A ⵓ
Lettering (regular font): ✠ ⵓ CONRAD ⵓ REX ⵓ RO ⵓ A ⵓ
Translation: Conrad, king of the Romans
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Grosso - Louis of Campofregoso ND (1461-1462) coin from Genoa is that it features a unique design element - a small shield with the letters "S.P.Q.G." (Senatus Populusque Genuenis) which stands for "Senate and People of Genoa". This indicates that the coin was minted during a time when Genoa was a republic, and the shield symbolizes the city-state's independence and sovereignty.
