Quattrino - Frederick II Gonzaga ND (1519-1530) front Quattrino - Frederick II Gonzaga ND (1519-1530) back
Quattrino - Frederick II Gonzaga ND (1519-1530) photo
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Quattrino - Frederick II Gonzaga ND

 
Copper 2.0 g 17 mm
Description
Issuer
Duchy of Mantua (Italian States)
Marquess
Frederick II (1519-1530)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1519-1530
Value
1 Quattrino (1⁄480)
Currency
Scudo
Composition
Copper
Weight
2.0 g
Diameter
17 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#136234
Rarity index
90%

Reverse

Mount Olympus

Script: Latin

Lettering: FIDES

Translation: Faith

Comment

Weight varies: 0.95 - 2.72g

Many legend varieties exist:
FE(D(E)RICVS) M(A)(R) MAN(T)(U)(Æ) (IIII/IIIII/V)

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Quattrino - Frederick II Gonzaga ND (1519-1530) coin from Duchy of Mantua (Italian States) is that it features an image of a shield with the Gonzaga family's coat of arms on one side, and the inscription "FREDERICUS II DUX MANTUAE" on the other side, indicating that it was issued during the reign of Frederick II Gonzaga as the Duke of Mantua.