Republic of Genoa 8 Denari, 1653 – 1656

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Republic of Genoa Republic of Genoa
Currency Scudo (1528 – 1797)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 8 Denari
Year 1653 – 1656
Composition Billon
Shape Round (irregular)
Alignment Variable alignment ↺
Weight (g) 0.85
Diameter (mm) 15
Thickness (mm) 1
Demonetized Yes

Description

8 Denari from Republic of Genoa. Issued from 1653 to 1656. Struck in Billon. Measures 15 mm and weighs 0.85 g.

Obverse
Arms of Genoa with stars above and on both sides, legend surrounding (Doge and Government of the Republic of Genoa)
Reverse
Madonna with halo of stars holding child in one hand and sword in the other, legend surrounding, date in exergue
Edge
Plain

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1656  —
1655  —
1654  —
1653  —

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