Testone - Francis II

€319,888.00
IssuerMantua, Duchy of
Year1497-1510
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Testone (1/4)
CurrencyScudo
CompositionSilver
Weight9.8 g
Dimensions27 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) MIR#418
Obverse descriptionBareheaded bust of Francis facing left
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringFRANCISCVS · MAR · MAN · IIII
(Translation: Francis, fourth Marquess of Mantova)
Reverse descriptionCrucible containing a bundle of rods, surrounded by flames
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering(pyx) D · PROBASTI · ME · COGNOV · ME
(Translation: O Lord, thou has searched me and known me)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1497-1510)  - -
Catalog ID7614420730
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