Teston - Francis II Gonzaga Crucible
Features
| Issuer |
Duchy of Mantua
(Italian States)  |
|---|---|
| Marquess |
Francis II (1484-1519)
|
| Type | Standard circulation coins |
| Years | 1497-1510 |
| Value | 1 Testone (¼) |
| Currency | Scudo |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 9.8 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Number | N# 319888 |
| References | MIR LOM# 418 Alberto Varesi; 2000. Monete Italiane Regionali / Volume 1. Lombardia, zecche minori (2nd Edition). Numismatica Varesi, Pavia, Italy. |
Obverse
Bareheaded bust of Francis facing left
Script: Latin
Lettering: FRANCISCVS · MAR · MAN · IIII
Translation: Francis, fourth Marquess of Mantova
Reverse
Crucible containing a bundle of rods, surrounded by flames
Script: Latin
Lettering: (pyx) D · PROBASTI · ME · COGNOV · ME
Translation: O Lord, thou has searched me and known me
Comments
The reverse legend is from Psalm 139.
Numismatica Ars dates this type to the middle of Francis' reign, 1497-1510
Numismatica Ars dates this type to the middle of Francis' reign, 1497-1510
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| Date | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC | |||||||||
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| ND (1497-1510) | |||||||||||||||
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