Genoa (1339-44) grosso

Jean Elsen sale 151, lot 792

This specimen was lot 792 in Jean Elsen sale 151 (Brussels, June 2022), where it sold for €240 (about US$300 including buyer's fees). The catalog description^[1] noted,

"ITALIE, GENES, Simone Boccanegra, 1er doge (1339-1344), AR grosso. D/ + DVX: IANVENSIVM: PRIMV' Castel dans un polylobe orné de trèfles. En dessous, C. R/ + CONRADVS REX A (ponctuation par rosettes) Croix pattée dans un polylobe orné de trèfles. Très Beau. (Italy, republic of Genoa, Simone Boccanegra, first doge, 1339-44, silver grosso. Obverse: castle in a polylobe decorated with trefoils, "C" below; reverse: cross pattée in a polylobe decorated with trefoils. Very Fine.)"

Recorded mintage: unknown.

Specification: silver, this specimen is 2,94 g.

Catalog reference: Lunardi 34; Biaggi 862.

Source:

• ^[1]Elsen, Philippe, et al., Vente Publique 151: Collection Paul Witte, Monnaies de Brabant, Brussels: Jean Elsen et ses Fils S.A., 2022.

Link to:

• Genoa ND grosso multiplo
• Genoa (1339-1344) genovino Fr-354
• Genoa (1339-44) terzarola Fr-355
• Coins and currency dated 1339