Quattrino - Francis II Gonzaga bust, crucible

€182,924.00
IssuerMantua, Duchy of
Year1484-1519
Type
Value1 Quattrino (1⁄480)
CurrencyScudo
CompositionCopper
Weight1.4 g
Dimensions16 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) CNI IV#230/241, MIR#437
Obverse descriptionBearded bust to the left
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringFR II MAR·MANTVE·IIII
(Translation: Francis II, fourth Marquess of Mantova)
Reverse descriptionFire under a crucible with a bundle of rods.
Reverse scriptLatin
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)
EdgeRough
Mint
MintageND (1484-1519)  - -
Catalog ID6203653370
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