1/2 Testone - Louis III

Issuer Mantua, Duchy of
Year 1445-1478
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1/2 Testone (1/8)
Currency Scudo
Composition Silver
Weight 3.8 g
Diameter 26 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) MIR#393
Obverse description Quartered Gonzaga arms inside a garland
Obverse script
Obverse lettering ⁕ LODOVICVS · MANTVE · MARCHIO · II
(Translation: Louis, second Marquess of Mantova)
Reverse description Reliquary (pyx) of the precious blood
Reverse script
Reverse lettering ⁕ XPI · SANGVINVS : TABERNACVLVM
(Translation: Tabernacle of the blood of Jesus)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (1445-1478) - -
Numisquare ID 4632041430
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