Quattrino - Francis II Gonzaga bust, crucible

Issuer Mantua, Duchy of
Year 1484-1519
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1 Quattrino (1⁄480)
Currency Scudo
Composition Copper
Weight 1.4 g
Diameter 16 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) CNI IV#230/241, MIR#437
Obverse description Bearded bust to the left
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering FR II MAR·MANTVE·IIII
(Translation: Francis II, fourth Marquess of Mantova)
Reverse description Fire under a crucible with a bundle of rods.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering (ciborium) D·PROBASTI·ME·E·COG·MI
(Translation: Domine probasti me et cognovisti me O Lord, you have tested me and known me)
Edge Rough
Mint
Mintage ND (1484-1519) - -
Numisquare ID 6203653370
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