© SStefanov
© SStefanov
Quattrino - Francis II Gonzaga bust, crucible ND
| Copper | 1.4 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Mantua (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| Years | 1484-1519 |
| Value | 1 Quattrino (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Scudo |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 1.4 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#182924 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Fire under a crucible with a bundle of rods.
Script: Latin
Lettering: (ciborium) D·PROBASTI·ME·E·COG·MI
Translation:
Domine probasti me et cognovisti me
O Lord, you have tested me and known me
Edge
Rough
Comment
There are numerous small variations of legend and figureFR MAR MANTVAE IIII
FR II MAR/MR MANTVAE IIII
FRANCISCVS M MANTV • • • •
FRANCISCVS M MANT (or MANTV) IIII
FRANCISCVS MAR (o MR) MAN (o MN)
FRANCISCVS MANTV/MANTVE MAR IIII
