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¼ Grosso - Guglielmo Gonzaga
| Billon | 1.05 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Montferrat (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | William X Gonzaga (1574-1587) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1577-1583 |
| Value | ¼ Grosso (1⁄48) |
| Currency | Fiorino |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 1.05 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#38848 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 88% |
Reverse
(fr) Légende et date circulaire, croix fleurdelisée.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✠ IN. DEO. SPES. MEA. 1581
Translation: IN GOD. MY HOPE
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ¼ Grosso - Guglielmo Gonzaga 1577-1583 from Montferrat (Italian States) coin is that it features an image of a shield with the Gonzaga family's coat of arms on one side, and the other side bears the image of a cross. This coin was minted during the reign of Guglielmo Gonzaga, who was the Duke of Mantua and Montferrat from 1577 to 1583. The use of billon, a metal alloy composed of silver and copper, was a common practice during this time period for coins of this denomination.
