© InAsta
© InAsta
Quattrino - Frederick II OLYMPOS, 1st period ND
| Copper | 1.4 g | 17.5 mm |
| 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 | 1.4 g |
| Diameter | 17.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#421419 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Two line inscription in Greek, two crossed leaves above, clover below.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
OAVM
ΠOΣ
Translation: Olympus
Comment
In the first period (1519-1530), Frederick II was Marquess of Mantua and not yet been elevated to Duke.
The quattrino with OLYMPOS was struck in all three periods of Frederick's reign. A careful reading of the obverse legend is required to determine the period to which the coin belongs (see links).
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Quattrino - Frederick II (OLYMPOS, 1st period) ND (1519-1530) coin from Duchy of Mantua (Italian States) is that it features an image of Frederick II, also known as Frederick the Great, who was the ruler of the Holy Roman Empire and the Duke of Mantua. He was known for his military conquests and his patronage of the arts, and this coin was minted during his reign.
