Italy. Mantova. Gian Francesco Gonzaga, Marquis I, 1432-1444. Grosso (Silver, 22.96 mm, 2.04 g). IOhS FRANCISC MARCHIO MAИTVE 3C Coat of arms. Rev. MATVA FVLSISTI PCIOSO SAGVINE X Perspective view of the city of Mantova with the waves of the lake formed by the Mincio river and gothic reliquary between two towers containing the blood of Christ. CNI, p. 228, 12 (obverse) and 15 (reverse). Magnaguti 26. MIR 381. Toned. About Extremely Fine. Very rare. The image of Mantova is depicted in this coin for the first time, showing the pyx containing Jesus Christ's blood, relic venerated in Mantua, site of pilgrimages.

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Italy. Mantova. Gian Francesco Gonzaga, Marquis I, 1432-1444. Grosso (Silver, 22.96 mm, 2.04 g). IOhS FRANCISC MARCHIO MAИTVE 3C Coat of arms. Rev. MATVA FVLSISTI PCIOSO SAGVINE X Perspective view of the city of Mantova with the waves of the lake formed by the Mincio river and gothic reliquary between two towers containing the blood of Christ. CNI, p. 228, 12 (obverse) and 15 (reverse). Magnaguti 26. MIR 381. Toned. About Extremely Fine. Very rare. The image of Mantova is depicted in this coin for the first time, showing the pyx containing Jesus Christ's blood, relic venerated in Mantua, site of pilgrimages.

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