Genoa Coin List
The Republic of Genoa, a maritime and commercial power in medieval Italy, left a fascinating numismatic legacy that reflects its wealth and influence. Genoese coins, minted from the 12th to the 18th century, are silent witnesses to the history of this city-state and its role in Mediterranean trade.
The Golden Genovino: symbol of economic power
The gold Genovino, introduced in 1252, was one of the most important coins of the time. Its purity and stability made it a reference currency in international trade, competing with the Florentine florin. The Genovino showed on its obverse the castle, symbol of the city, and on the reverse the cross, reflecting the importance of the Christian faith. The minting of this coin consolidated Genoa's position as a financial power, facilitating its commercial operations throughout the Mediterranean and beyond.
Monetary diversity and historical evolution
In addition to the Genovino, Genoa minted a wide variety of coins throughout its history. The silver "Grosso", introduced in the 13th century, was another important coin in local and regional trade. During the Doge period (1339-1797), Genoese coins underwent changes in their designs, reflecting the political transformations of the Republic. The image of the Virgin Mary, patron saint of the city, began to appear on some issues, while others showed the coats of arms of the ruling noble families. This rich numismatic history not only illustrates Genoa's economic power, but also provides valuable insights into its culture, politics and society over the centuries.
The most valuable and popular coins
The most valuable Genoa coins and sought after by collectors according to Foronum statistics are the following:
The valuation of these coins list has been achieved through a meticulous algorithm that considers the current market, taking into account aspects such as material, weight, diameter, edge, year of mintage, mint of manufacture and the number of coins produced. Coins with limited mintages and in good condition are usually among the most valuable.
Old coins of Italy-States
To facilitate their classification, we have decided to organise the coins according to their historical period, you can consult the coins by historical numismatic categories of Italy-States.
Lombardo-Veneto Piamonte Rávena Tassarolo Bologna Sardinia 2 Sicilies Ferrara Genoa Gorizia and Gradisca Lucca Milano Modena Parma Modena Roman Republic Tuscany Venice Kingdom of Naples 1621-1734 Lombardy-Venice 1815-1886 Reign of Napoleon 1807-1814Coin Catalog
Italia-Estados | 1/2 scudo
Italia-Estados | 4 soldi
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