Duchy of Mantua ½ Testone - Louis III, 1445 – 1478
Information
Country
Duchy of Mantua
Duchy of Mantua
Currency
Scudo
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
½ Testone
Year
1445 – 1478
Ruler
Louis III
(1444–1478)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
3.8
Diameter (mm)
26
Demonetized
Yes
Description
½ Testone from Duchy of Mantua. Issued from 1445 to 1478. Struck in Silver. Measures 26 mm and weighs 3.8 g.
- Obverse
- Quartered Gonzaga arms inside a garland (Louis, second Marquess of Mantova)
- Reverse
- Reliquary (pyx) of the precious blood (Tabernacle of the blood of Jesus)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1445-1478) | — |
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