© M. Sander
© M. Sander
Parpagliola or Cavalotto - Vincenzo I of Mantua
| Billon | 2.27 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Montferrat (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Vincent I Gonzaga (1587-1612) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1588-1619 |
| Value | Parpagliola or Cavalotto (½) |
| Currency | Fiorino |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 2.27 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#185707 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Kneeling St. Francis receiving the stigmata, date in exergue
Script: Latin
Lettering: SANCTVS. FRANCISCVS.
Translation: Saint Francis
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Vincenzo I of Mantua, who was a prominent figure in the Italian Renaissance. He was known for his military campaigns and his patronage of the arts, and his reign saw the construction of many notable buildings and landmarks in Mantua. The coin itself is made of billon, a type of alloy that was commonly used in coinage during this time period, and it weighs 2.27 grams.
