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Duchy of Mantua, Federico II Gonzaga (1500-1530-1540✟)
Country: Mantua (Italian states)
Type: Standard circulation coins
Years: ND (1530-1536)
Value: 1 Quattrino (1/480)
Currency: Scudo
Weight: 1.5 g.
Diameter: 16 mm
Thickness: 0.9 mm
Metal: Copper
Shape: Round (irregular)
Technique: Hammered
Grade: F12
Orientation: Variable alignment ↺
References: MB# 109, MIR# 487, CNI IV# 177
Obverse:
Bust of Duke Federico to left, his titles around.
Lettering: FE · II · MANTVAE · DVX · I ·
Translation: Frederick II, first Duke of Mantua.
Reverse:
Two small leaves, 2-line inscription in Greek.
Lettering:
OAVM
ΠOΣ
Translation: Olympus.
Mint:
Mantova, Italy.
Comments:
In the second period (1530-1536), Federico II was Duke of Mantua, but was not yet also Marquess of Montferrat.
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.
Reference : MB# 109, MIR# 487, CNI IV# 177
Source : https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces1...
Collection : Italian States - Pre Risorgimento (1250-1861) & Kingdom of Italy (1861-1946) Republic (1946-date)