Testone - Francis II

€319,963.00
IssuerMantua, Duchy of
Year1584-1595
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Testone (1/4)
CurrencyScudo
CompositionSilver
Weight9.6 g
Dimensions28 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) MIR#416
Obverse descriptionBareheaded bust of Francis facing left
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringFRANCISCVS · [MA]R · [MA] N · IIII
(Translation: Francis, fourth Marquess of Mantova)
Reverse descriptionReliquary (or pyx)
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering✤ XPI ✤ IHESV ✤ SANGVINIS ·
(Translation: The blood of Jesus Christ)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1584-1595)  - -
Catalog ID7265767000
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