Grosso - Philip Maria Visconti Initials ND
| Silver | 3.1 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Genoa › Republic of Genoa (1139-1797) |
|---|---|
| Lord | Philip Maria Visconti (Filippo Maria Visconti) (1421-1435) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1427-1435 |
| Value | Grosso (0.1) |
| Currency | Genovino (1139-1528) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.1 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#417901 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cross pattée within unornamented polylobe surrounded by reeded circle. Legend ends with initial of mint official.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: ✠ : CONRADVS ✿ REX ✿ ROM ✿ G ✿ ⵓ
Lettering (regular font): ✠ : CONRADVS ✿ REX ✿ ROM ✿ G ✿ ⵓ
Translation: Conrad King of the Romans
Edge
Plain
Comment
Day et al (MEC 12, p. 291 reckon that this is the later type of grosso. The weight is similar to that struck in the following reign, and design elements like the ornamentation of the polylobe differ from earlier grossi. It is known with several sigla (see date table), suggesting it was produced for a loger part of Philip's reign than the lighter early type. And, as it was known that one combination of sigla (n m) pertains to mint officials who were in place in 1427, it likely began on or before this year.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the initials of Philip Maria Visconti, the ruler of Milan, on one side, and the coat of arms of Genoa on the other. This highlights the political alliance between the two cities during that time.
