½ Testone - Francis II

Features

Issuer Duchy of Mantua (Italian States)
Marquess Francis II (1484-1519)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 1484-1519
Value ½ Testone (⅛)
Currency Scudo
Composition Silver
Weight 3.8 g
Diameter 25 mm
Shape Round
Technique Hammered
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
320134
References MIR# 419
Alberto Varesi; 2000. Monete Italiane Regionali / Volume 1. Lombardia, zecche minori (2nd edition). Edizioni Numismatica Varesi, Pavia, Italy.
And 13 more volumes.

Obverse

Bust of Francis, wearing beret, facing left

Script: Latin

Lettering: · FRANCISCVS · MAR · MAN · IIII

Translation: Francis, fourth Marquess of Mantova

Reverse

The reliquary (pyx) of the precious blood

Script: Latin

Lettering: ✠ · XPI · IHESV ✤ SANGVINIS ·

Translation: Blood of Jesus Christ

Mint

Mantua, Italy

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Date VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (1484-1519) 

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