© InAsta
© InAsta
Soldino - Paul of Campofregoso, 1st reign ND
| Billon | 1.2 g | - |
| Issuer | Genoa › Republic of Genoa (1139-1797) |
|---|---|
| Doge | Paul of Campofregoso, 1st reign (1462-1464) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1463-1464 |
| Value | Soldino (1⁄20) |
| Currency | Genovino (1139-1528) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 1.2 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#418810 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cross pattée in polylobe decorated with trefoils at each interior point, surrounded by beaded circle. Legend ends with initial of mint official.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: ✠ · COnRAD · REX · ROmA · B ·
Lettering (regular font): ✠ · CONRAD · REX · ROMA · B ·
Translation: Conrad, king of the Romans
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Soldino - Paul of Campofregoso coin is that it was minted during a time of great political and economic change in Genoa. The coin was issued during the first reign of Paul of Campofregoso, who was elected as the Doge of Genoa in 1463. This was a period of significant upheaval in the city, as the traditional aristocracy was being challenged by emerging merchant classes. The coin's minting can be seen as a reflection of this shift in power dynamics, as the Doge and the ruling elite sought to maintain their control over the city's economy and political structures. Despite these challenges, the coin remains a valuable piece of history, offering a glimpse into the complex political and economic landscape of 15th-century Genoa.
