© Numismatica Varesi
© Numismatica Varesi
Grosso of 5 soldi - Galeazzo Maria Sforza ND
| Silver | 3.5 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Genoa › Republic of Genoa (1139-1797) |
|---|---|
| Lord | Galeazzo Maria Sforza (1466-1476) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1466-1476 |
| Value | Grosso of 5 soldi (¼) |
| Currency | Genovino (1139-1528) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.5 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#419288 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cross pattée within solid circle, surrounded by beaded circle. Legend ends with initial of mint official.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: ✠ : COnRAD • REX • ROmAnO • IP :
Lettering (regular font): ✠ : CONRAD • REX • ROMANO • IP :
Translation: Conrad, king of the Romans
Comment
According to Day et al. (MEC 12, p. 297), the new, heavier grosso introduced by Galeazzo Maria was valued at 5 soldi.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Galeazzo Maria Sforza, who was the Duke of Milan from 1466 to 1476. He was known for his military campaigns and his patronage of the arts, and this coin may have been issued to help finance his military campaigns or to promote his image as a powerful and wealthy ruler.
