Small Grosso

Issuer Genoa, Republic of (1139-1797)
Year 1236-1289
Type Standard circulation coin
Value Small grosso (Grosso da 4 denari) (1⁄40)
Currency Genovino (1139-1528)
Composition Silver
Weight 1.4 g
Diameter 20 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) MIR#13, MEC XII#220, MEC XII#228, MEC XII#240
Obverse description Gate within cabled circle.
Obverse script Latin (uncial)
Obverse lettering ✠ • I • A • NV • A •
(Translation: Genoa)
Reverse description Cross pattée within cabled circle.
Reverse script Latin (uncial)
Reverse lettering CVNRAD1 • REX •
(Translation: Conrad King)
Edge Smooth
Mint
Mintage ND (1236-1249) - Class E. No pellet below gate -
ND (1250-1256) - Class H2. Pellet below gate -
ND (1270-1289) - Class N. Triple dots after REX -
Numisquare ID 9791463740
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