½ Soldo 1739 front ½ Soldo 1739 back
½ Soldo 1739 photo
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½ Soldo

1739 year
Copper 1.34 g 18 mm
Description
Issuer
Prince-bishopric of Trento (Italian States)
Emperor
Charles VI (Karl VI) (1711-1740)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1739
Value
½ Soldo
Currency
Ducat
Composition
Copper
Weight
1.34 g
Diameter
18 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#77835
Rarity index
91%

Reverse

2-line inscription within baroque frame.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
1/2
SOLDO

Interesting fact

The ½ Soldo coin from the Prince-bishopric of Trento (Italian States) made of Copper weighing 1.34 g is interesting because it was minted during a time when the Prince-bishopric of Trento was a powerful and influential political entity in the Italian States. The coin's design and mintage can provide valuable insights into the economic, political, and cultural context of the time. Additionally, the fact that it was made of copper, a relatively common metal, suggests that it was intended for everyday use and circulation, making it a unique piece of history that can help us understand the financial and monetary systems of the past.