Duchy of Mantua Quattrino - Francesco II, 1484 – 1519
Virgil, crucible
Information
Country
Duchy of Mantua
Duchy of Mantua
Currency
Scudo
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Quattrino
Year
1484 – 1519
Ruler
Francis II
(1484–1519)
Composition
Copper
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
0.92
Diameter (mm)
14
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Quattrino from Duchy of Mantua. Issued from 1484 to 1519. Struck in Copper. Measures 14 mm and weighs 0.92 g.
- Obverse
- Laureate head of Virgil facing left, a rosette under the cut of the neck. (Virgil of Mantova)
- Reverse
- Bundle of gold rods, inside a crucible wrapped in flames. (Lord, you have tested me)
- Edge
- Smooth
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1484-1519) | — |
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