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1 Cavallotto - Francesco III ND
| Billon | 3 g | 25.5 mm |
| Issuer | Montferrat (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| Regent | Margaret Palaeologa (1540-1550) |
| Marquess | Francis III Gonzaga (1540-1550) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1540-1550 |
| Value | 1 Cavallotto = 3 Grossi (¼) |
| Currency | Fiorino |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 3 g |
| Diameter | 25.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#87607 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned shield of 4-fold arms of Mantua.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FRAN·GON·DV·MA(N)·MAR·MO·F
Comment
Weight between 2.73 and 3.53 gramsInteresting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Cavallotto coin from Montferrat is that it features an image of Francesco III, the Duke of Montferrat, on one side, and an image of the Virgin Mary on the other. This coin was minted during Francesco III's reign, which lasted from 1540 to 1550, and was likely used as a means of promoting the Duke's image and authority throughout his territories.
