1484-1519, Quattrino with crucible - Francesco II Gonzaga (ex.2)

Marquisate of Mantua, Francesco II Gonzaga (1466-1519)

Country: Mantua (Italian states)
Grade: VG/F
Type: Standard circulation coin
Years: ND (1484-1512)
Value: 1 Quattrino or Bagattino (1/540)
Currency: Scudo
Weight: 1.6 g.
Diameter: 16 mm
Metal: Copper
Shape: Round
Orientation: Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized: yes
References: Bignotti# 31; CNI 207/228

Obverse:
Armored half-bust on the left, with beard and long, wavy hair.

Lettering:
FRANCISCVS •MR •MNTVE •IIII •

Reverse:
Bundle of golden rods, inside a crucible engulfed in flames.

Lettering:
(Pyx) •D•PROBASTI•ME•ET•COGNO•ME•

Comments:
There are many small variations of legend and figure on the obverse and on the reverse, as well as the presence of a linear circle on both the obverse and the reverse. In the BAM collection, ex Magnaguti, there is a hybrid example which presents a double portrait (BAM III, 254). Although the majority of the classical literature classifies this nominal as a quattrino, several recent studies by Bellesia, also reiterated by Veronesi, reclassify all 16th century nominal values as pure copper with an average weight greater than one gram, as a bagattino.

https://catalogo-mantova.lamoneta.it/moneta/MN-FR2/4

Referenz : Bignotti# 31; CNI 207/228

Quelle : https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces1...

Sammlung : Italian States - Pre Risorgimento (1250-1861) & Kingdom of Italy (1861-1946) Republic (1946-date)