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Quarto - Guglielmo Gonzaga
| Billon | 0.80 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Mantua (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | William I (1550-1587) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1579-1587 |
| Value | 1 Quarto |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 0.80 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#302970 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Saint Evasio mitered and haloed in front, with crook in his left hand and right hand raised in the act of blessing
Script: Latin
Lettering: S •EVASIVS •EPISCOP
Interesting fact
The Quarto coin featuring Guglielmo Gonzaga, Duke of Mantua, is notable for its unique design. One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a rare depiction of a ruler with a beard. Most coins from this time period feature clean-shaven rulers, making the Quarto coin with Guglielmo Gonzaga's bearded portrait stand out. Additionally, the coin's Billon composition, weighing 0.80g, is also uncommon for coins of that era, making it a valuable collector's item for numismatists.