Quattrino - Francis II Bust, reliquary
| Issuer | Mantua, Duchy of |
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| Year | 1484-1519 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 1 Quattrino (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Scudo |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 1 g |
| Diameter | 16.5 mm |
| Thickness | |
| Shape | Round (irregular, 16.5 to 15 mm) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Engraver(s) | |
| In circulation to | |
| Reference(s) | MIR#436, CNI IV#176/192 |
| Obverse description | Bust left, with pointed beard, wearing hat, dividing legend. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering |
FRANCI • MAR • MA • IIII • (Translation: Francisco, fourth Marquis of Mantua) |
| Reverse description | Reliquary of the Precious Blood, surmounted by a small cross composed of four globules. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering |
XPI • IHESV • SANGVINIS (Translation: Blood of Jesus Christ) |
| Edge | Smooth |
| Mint | |
| Mintage |
ND (1484-1519) - - |
| Numisquare ID | 3801864270 |
| Additional information |
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