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Quattrino - Francis II Bust, reliquary ND
| Copper | 1 g | 16.5 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Mantua (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| Marquess | Francis II (1484-1519) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1484-1519 |
| Value | 1 Quattrino (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Scudo |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 1 g |
| Diameter | 16.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular, 16.5 to 15 mm) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#267587 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Reliquary of the Precious Blood, surmounted by a small cross composed of four globules.
Script: Latin
Lettering: XPI • IHESV • SANGVINIS
Translation: Blood of Jesus Christ
Edge
Plain
Comment
There are two main sub-types of MIR 436 with bust of the duke obverse, and the Reliquary of the Precious Blood reverse:CNI 172/175 has a small bust obverse and continuous legend: FRANC · MANT · MAR · IIII:
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CNI 176/192 has a large bust obverse which divides legend, as in the main description and photos
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Quattrino - Francis II (Bust, reliquary) ND (1484-1519) coin from Duchy of Mantua (Italian States) is that it features a unique blend of religious and political symbolism. The obverse side of the coin depicts the bust of Francis II, the ruling Duke of Mantua, while the reverse side features a reliquary, which is a container used to store religious relics. This combination of secular and religious imagery reflects the complex relationship between the church and state during the Renaissance period.
