Quattrino - Francis II (Bust, reliquary)
Obverse
Bust left, with pointed beard, wearing hat, dividing legend.
Lettering: FRANCI • MAR • MA • IIII •
Reverse
Reliquary of the Precious Blood, surmounted by a small cross composed of four globules.
Lettering: XPI • IHESV • SANGVINIS
Basic Information
Category
Coin
Ruler
Francis II (Wikidata)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
variable
Demonetization
Yes
Face Value
1 Quattrino (Numeric: 0.0020833333333333) (Fraction: 1/480)
Physical Characteristics
Composition
Copper
Weight
1 g
Size
16.5 mm
Shape
Round (irregular, 16.5 to 15 mm)
Technical Details
Obverse Lettering
FRANCI • MAR • MA • IIII •
Reverse Lettering
XPI • IHESV • SANGVINIS
Comments
There are two main sub-types of MIR 436 with bust of the duke obverse, and the Reliquary of the Precious Blood reverse:
CNI 172/175 has a small bust obverse and continuous legend: FRANC · MANT · MAR · IIII:
Copyright @Numismatica Ranieri
CNI 176/192 has a large bust obverse which divides legend, as in the main description and photos
Copyright @Numismatica Ranieri
CNI 176/192 has a large bust obverse which divides legend, as in the main description and photos 
