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½ Soldino or Sizain - Louis XII ND
| Billon | 0.7 g | 17.5 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Milan (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Louis I (1499-1512) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1499-1512 |
| Value | ½ Soldo (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Scudo (?-1796) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 0.7 g |
| Diameter | 17.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#270627 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
A crowned Wurm surrounded by legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MEDIOLANI. DVX. ET. C.
Translation: ... Duke of Milan and C.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Soldino or Sizain coin from the Duchy of Milan is that it features an image of Louis XII, who was the Duke of Milan from 1499 to 1512, on one side, and the coat of arms of the city of Milan on the other. This coin was made of Billon, a type of alloy that is composed of a mixture of metals, and weighs 0.7 grams.
