Lot 4100
Genova. Genovino, ND. Fr-354. 3.54 grams. 21.34 mm. Simone Boccanegra, 1339-1344 and 1356-1363. Obv. Castle within an ornate border. Reverse: Cross pattee within floral decorations around cross all within octafoil. Leg: +CONRADUS:REX:ROMANORUN. Sharply struck with brilliant luster. NGC graded MS-64.
Genoa, like Venice was ruled by Doges, or dukes. They were elected, originally for life, then for just two years. Simone Boccanegra was the first elected doge, and the first to produce gold coins. This is an amazingly choice example of the coinage.
Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,500.
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| Realized $2,760 |
