© Numismatica Varesi
© Numismatica Varesi
Grosso of 1 Soldo ND
| Silver | 2.8 g | - |
| Issuer | Genoa › Republic of Genoa (1139-1797) |
|---|---|
| Ruling authority | Commune (1139-1339) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1290-1300 |
| Value | Grosso of 1 soldo (1⁄20) |
| Currency | Genovino (1139-1528) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.8 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#417351 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cross pattée within inner reeded circle.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: ✠ CVNRADVS ஃ REX •
Lettering (regular font): ✠ CVNRADVS ஃ REX •
Translation: Conrad King
Edge
Plain
Comment
Day et al. (MEC 12, Table 3.5 and p.874) reckon this grosso to be double the value of the “Small Grosso” (grosso minore) of the Commune period, or the equivalent of 1 Genoese soldo, and date it to Class O, 1290-1300 by analogy to gold types with similarities in lettering and punctuation.
The example shown has blundered spelling of the word CIVITAS.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Grosso of 1 Soldo ND (1290-1300) from Genoa is that it was used as a form of currency in the Republic of Genoa, which was a powerful and influential maritime republic in the Mediterranean during the Middle Ages. The coin was made of silver and weighed 2.8 grams, making it a valuable and durable form of currency for the time period.
