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Quattrino - Vincenzo I Gonzaga ND
| Billon | 1 g | 15.5 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Mantua (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Vincent I (1587-1612) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1587-1612 |
| Value | 1 Quattrino (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Scudo |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 1 g |
| Diameter | 15.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#303760 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Two letters C, one straight and the other upside down, juxtaposed together. Within each of the C's, two points; above and below, two rosettes.
Lettering: + ET •MONTIS •FERRATI •II
Interesting fact
The Quattrino - Vincenzo I Gonzaga ND (1587-1612) coin from the Duchy of Mantua (Italian States) is interesting because it was made of Billon, a type of alloy that was commonly used in the production of coins during that time period. Billon is a mixture of silver and other metals, such as copper, tin, or lead, and it was used to create a coin that was lighter in weight and had a lower intrinsic value than a solid silver coin. This allowed for the production of coins that were more affordable and accessible to the general population. Additionally, the use of Billon in coin production was a common practice in many European countries during the 16th and 17th centuries, making this coin a representative example of the coinage of that time period.
