Presentation

Denarius of Genoa
Front: .IA.NV.A.
Castle Reverse: CVNRADI REX Cross
This silver denarius, minted in Genoa between the 12th and 14th centuries, is marked in its centre with a cross, around which is inscribed the name of King Conrad II, a Germanic emperor who allowed the city to mint money.

Material

Silver

Dimensions

Diam. 16 mm

Origin

Italy

Place discovered

Mariana : Canonica

Discovery context

Settlement