Italian States Duchy of Mantua, copper coin Quattrino – Francis II greyhound / dog, reliquary

Italian States Duchy of Mantua, copper Quattrino – Francis II greyhound / dog, reliquary

1.17g  17mm

copper coin

Francesco Gonzaga 1466-1519,  Francis II

Seated dog, facing left, head turned toward right

Lettering: FRANC . MAR . MANT . IIII.

Translation: Francis, fourth Marquis of Mantua

Reverse

Pyx (reliquary)

Lettering: SANGVIN . XPI . IHS .

Translation: Blood of Jesus Christ