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Quattrino - Francis II dog, reliquary ND
| Copper | 1.9 g | 17 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 | 1.9 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#136235 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Pyx (reliquary)
Script: Latin
Lettering: SANGVIN . XPI . IHS .
Translation: Blood of Jesus Christ
Comment
Francesco II was described as "short, pop-eyed, snub-nosed and exceptionally brave, and was regarded as the finest knight in Italy".
Later he was rival of the Venetians, as leader of the Holy League formed by Pope Julius II against them. On that occasion he was captured by the Venetians, who held him as hostage for several months and humiliated him. He only became free by giving his son Federico II as hostage to Rome. This caused his perpetual hostility towards that city...During his absences, Mantua was governed by his wife Isabella d'Este...Under their reign, Mantua knew a great age of cultural splendour...Beginning in 1503, he started a long relationship with Lucrezia Borgia.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Francesco_II_Gonzaga%2C_Marquess_of_Mantua
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Quattrino - Francis II (dog, reliquary) ND (1484-1519) coin from Duchy of Mantua (Italian States) is that it features a unique design of a dog holding a reliquary, which is a container used to store religious relics. This design was chosen to symbolize the strong Catholic faith of the ruling family of Mantua, the Gonzaga family, who were known for their devotion to religion and their love of dogs. The coin's design also reflects the cultural and artistic influences of the Renaissance period, which was a time of great artistic and intellectual achievement in Europe.
