© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
Teston of 15 Soldi - John Galeazzo Maria Sforza ND
| Silver | 9.9 g | - |
| Issuer | Genoa › Republic of Genoa (1139-1797) |
|---|---|
| Lord | John Galeazzo Sforza (1488-1494) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1490-1494 |
| Value | Teston of 15 soldi (¾) |
| Currency | Genovino (1139-1528) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 9.9 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#419749 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cross pattée in polylobe with a rosette in each quadrant, surrounded by reeded circle. Legend ends with initial of mint official.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✠ : CONRAD' : REX : ROMNORVM : MP :
Translation: Conrad, King of the Romans
Comment
Day, et al. (MEC 12) date this type starting at 1490.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of John Galeazzo Maria Sforza, who was the Duke of Milan and ruled the city-state of Genoa from 1490 to 1494. This coin is a testament to the economic and political influence of the Sforza dynasty during the Renaissance period.
