Quattrino - Francis II Bust, reliquary

€267,587.00
IssuerMantua, Duchy of
Year1484-1519
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Quattrino (1⁄480)
CurrencyScudo
CompositionCopper
Weight1 g
Dimensions16.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular, 16.5 to 15 mm)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) MIR#436, CNI IV#176/192
Obverse descriptionBust left, with pointed beard, wearing hat, dividing legend.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringFRANCI • MAR • MA • IIII •
(Translation: Francisco, fourth Marquis of Mantua)
Reverse descriptionReliquary of the Precious Blood, surmounted by a small cross composed of four globules.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringXPI • IHESV • SANGVINIS
(Translation: Blood of Jesus Christ)
EdgeSmooth
Mint
MintageND (1484-1519)  - -
Catalog ID3801864270
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