Duchy of Mantua Testone - Francis II, 1497 – 1510
Information
Country
Duchy of Mantua
Duchy of Mantua
Currency
Scudo
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Testone
Year
1497 – 1510
Ruler
Francis II
(1484–1519)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
9.8
Diameter (mm)
27
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Testone from Duchy of Mantua. Issued from 1497 to 1510. Struck in Silver. Measures 27 mm and weighs 9.8 g.
- Obverse
- Bareheaded bust of Francis facing left (Francis, fourth Marquess of Mantova)
- Reverse
- Crucible containing a bundle of rods, surrounded by flames (O Lord, thou has searched me and known me)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1497-1510) | — |
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