© Éditions V. Gadoury
© Éditions V. Gadoury
Grosso - Prospero Adorno and the 12 Captains of the People ND
1478 year| Silver | 3.5 g | - |
| Issuer | Genoa › Republic of Genoa (1139-1797) |
|---|---|
| Governor | Prospero Adorno, Governor with 12 Captains (1478) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1478 |
| Value | Grosso of 5 soldi (¼) |
| Currency | Genovino (1139-1528) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.5 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#419479 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cross pattée within solid inner circle, surrounded by beaded circle. Legend ends with initial of mint official.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: ✠ : COnRAD · REX · ROmAnO · I · I :
Lettering (regular font): ✠ : CONRAD · REX · ROMANO · I · I :
Translation: Conrad, king of the Romans
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Grosso - Prospero Adorno and the 12 Captains of the People ND (1478) coin from Genoa is that it features a unique design that reflects the political and social structure of the Republic of Genoa during the 15th century. The coin depicts Prospero Adorno, the Doge of Genoa, surrounded by the 12 Captains of the People, who were elected representatives of the city's guilds and merchant classes. This design highlights the power-sharing arrangement between the Doge and the Captains, which was a defining feature of Genoa's political system during this time.
