© Bertolami Fine Arts
© Bertolami Fine Arts
1 Quattrino - William Gonzaga ND
| Copper | 1.2 g | 15 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Mantua (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | William I (1550-1587) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1550-1575 |
| Value | 1 Quattrino (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Scudo |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 1.2 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#111091 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Reliquary of the Precious Blood, with a round top, surmounted by a cross, three large dots on side. Clover below.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SANGVINIS XPI •IHESV
Translation: Blood of Jesus Christ
Comment
Highly variable weight, usually between 0.8 and 1.5 grams.
Variable legends (e.g. GVLIEL obverse)
Interesting fact
The 1 Quattrino coin from the Duchy of Mantua, featuring William Gonzaga, has a unique feature - it has a square shape, unlike most coins which are round.
