Quattrino - Francis II dog, reliquary

€136,235.00
IssuerMantua, Duchy of
Year1484-1519
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Quattrino (1⁄480)
CurrencyScudo
CompositionCopper
Weight1.9 g
Dimensions17 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) MIR#435
Obverse descriptionSeated dog, facing left, head turned toward right
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringFRANC . MAR . MANT . IIII.
(Translation: Francis, fourth Marquis of Mantua)
Reverse descriptionPyx (reliquary)
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringSANGVIN . XPI . IHS .
(Translation: Blood of Jesus Christ)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1484-1519)  - -
Catalog ID7151583300
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