1 Quartaro - Gryphon type

Issuer Genoa, Republic of (1139-1797)
Year 1270-1339
Type Standard circulation coin
Value Quartaro/1/2 Obol (1⁄960)
Currency Genovino (1139-1528)
Composition Billon
Weight 0.75 g
Diameter 15 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) MEC XII#246, MEC XII#250 - 252, MEC XII#260 - 262
Obverse description Gryphon rampant right.
Obverse script Latin (uncial)
Obverse lettering ✠ • Q • V • A • R • T • A • R • O •
Reverse description Cross pattée with a small trefoil in each angle.
Reverse script Latin (uncial)
Reverse lettering ✠ • C • V • R • N • A • D • V • S •
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (1270-1290) - Class N2. Gryphon in beaded circle (Very rare) -
ND (1270-1290) - Class N3. Punctuation by crossletsry rare) -
ND (1290-1300) - Class O. Punctuation by trefoils, or in angles of cross -
ND (1305-1339) - Class Q. Punctuation by dots (no trefoils) -
Numisquare ID 9309925810
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