CRUSADERS, Chios. Genoese occupation. Maona di Chio. Circa 1347-1566. AR Grosso (22mm, 2.57 g, 12h). Struck circa 1520-1530.

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Lot: 45. Estimated: $ 200

The Richard A. Jourdan Collection – Early Medieval & Islamic, Silver

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CRUSADERS, Chios. Genoese occupation. Maona di Chio. Circa 1347-1566. AR Grosso (22mm, 2.57 g, 12h). Struck circa 1520-1530. + CIVITAS • CHII •, three-towered castle façade surmounted by eagle with wings spread / + CONRADVS • RЄX • RO, cross pattée with pelleted bars. Cf. Grierson, Coins of Medieval Europe 477 (for type); Lunardi S44; Sclumberger pl. XIV, 26. Toned, scratch on obverse. Fine. Rare.

From the Richard A. Jourdan Collection of Medieval European Coins. Ex Classical Numismatic Group 64 (24 September 2003), lot 1400 .


Closing Date and Time: 25 March 2020 at 10:14:40 ET.

All winning bids are subject to an 18% buyer’s fee.