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Quattrino - Francis I ND
| Billon | 1.15 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Mantua (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| Lord | Francis I (1382-1407) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1383-1407 |
| Value | 1 Quattrino (⅓) |
| Currency | Grosso Agontano |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 1.15 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#320637 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Bust of Virgil wearing beret
Lettering: ✠ ⸰ V ⸰ D ⸰ MANTVA ⸰
Translation: Virgil of Mantua
Interesting fact
The Quattrino coin from the Duchy of Mantua, issued during the reign of Francis I (1383-1407), features an interesting design element - a unique symbol called the "Mantuan rose" on the reverse side. This symbol, which resembles a stylized rose, was a hallmark of the Mantuan mint and was used to signify the coin's authenticity.
