1/2 Testone - Louis III

€320,135.00
IssuerMantua, Duchy of
Year1445-1478
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/2 Testone (1/8)
CurrencyScudo
CompositionSilver
Weight3.8 g
Dimensions26 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) MIR#393
Obverse descriptionQuartered Gonzaga arms inside a garland
Obverse script
Obverse lettering⁕ LODOVICVS · MANTVE · MARCHIO · II
(Translation: Louis, second Marquess of Mantova)
Reverse descriptionReliquary (pyx) of the precious blood
Reverse script
Reverse lettering⁕ XPI · SANGVINVS : TABERNACVLVM
(Translation: Tabernacle of the blood of Jesus)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1445-1478)  - -
Catalog ID4632041430
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