Medal Gianfrancesco Gonzaga di Rodigo (obverse)

Gianfrancesco Gonzaga (1446-1496) was the third son of Ludovico III Gonzaga, Marquess of Mantua and Barbara of Brandenburg. He was the first Count of Sabbioneta from 1479 until his death. When his father Ludovico died in 1478, the Gonzaga lands between the Po and Oglio rivers were inherited by his sons cardinal Francesco and Gianfrancesco. When Francesco died, the latter became the only lord, adding to them the county of Rodigo.

Inscription around circumference: IOHANNES FRANCISCVS GONZ[aga].