Genoese Tallero
Italy
1592–1797
Reference data compiled from public catalogs
Estimated Melt Value
$67.53
Based on Silver spot price ($79.11/oz) · 90.0% purity · 29.5g
Updated 12:48 PM
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Specifications
| Country | Italy |
| Years Minted | 1592–1797 |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 29.5 g |
| Diameter | 42 mm |
| Shape | Round |
Design
Obverse
The obverse features the coat of arms of Genoa, including a red cross on a white shield flanked by gates.
Reverse
The reverse displays the denomination and date, often within a decorative border.
History & Notable Facts
The Genoese Tallero was designed to mimic the Spanish dollar in weight and purity, allowing it to slip seamlessly into Mediterranean trade networks without haggling over values.
That practical approach meant it circulated from Lisbon to Istanbul, carrying Genoa's maritime ambitions on its silver face. The coin typically featured the doge on one side and the city's cross on the other, with variations depending on the mint year. Struck in Genoa's own facilities, it relied on local silver sources, though exact origins remain murky in some cases.
Mintage figures are spotty; records for many years vanished during Napoleonic upheavals. What we do know is that by the late 1700s, production waned as Genoa's power faded.
Not every Tallero survived the centuries intact, but the ones that did show wear from real use, not just display cases.
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