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© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
Petachina / Sesino - Charles VI of France ND
| Billon | 1.7 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Genoa › Republic of Genoa (1139-1797) |
|---|---|
| Lord | Charles VI of France (1396-1409) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1396-1409 |
| Value | Patachino = Sesino = 6 Denari (1⁄40) |
| Currency | Genovino (1139-1528) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 1.7 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#417576 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cross pattée within beaded circle. Legend ends with mint master's initial.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: ✠ CONRADVS : REX : R : V
Lettering (regular font): ✠ CONRADVS : REX : R : V
Translation: Conrad, king of the Romans
Comment
Variants (also see date table):
B in bottom of shield, V at end of obverse legend, V at end of reverse legend
V in bottom of shield, L at end of obverse legend, S at end of reverse legend
V in bottom of shield, L at end of obverse legend, R at end of reverse legend
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of political turmoil in France. Charles VI was king during a period of civil war between the Armagnac and Burgundian factions, and the coin may have been used as a means of financing the war efforts. Additionally, the fact that it was minted in Genoa, which was a powerful maritime republic at the time, speaks to the extensive trade networks that existed during the medieval period.
