1 Doppia - Carlo II 1676 front 1 Doppia - Carlo II 1676 back
1 Doppia - Carlo II 1676 photo
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1 Doppia - Carlo II

1676 year
Gold 6.596 g 26 mm
Description
Issuer
Duchy of Milan (Italian States)
Duke
Charles I (1665-1700)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1676
Value
1 Doppia (127⁄30)
Currency
Scudo (?-1796)
Composition
Gold
Weight
6.596 g
Diameter
26 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#116061
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Crowned ornate shield of 4-fold arms.

Script: Latin

Lettering: MEDIOLANI· ·DVX·ETC·

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Doppia - Carlo II 1676 coin from the Duchy of Milan (Italian States) is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in the region. The coin was issued during the reign of Charles II, who was the Duke of Milan from 1662 until his death in 1677. During his reign, Charles II implemented a number of economic reforms, including the introduction of a new currency system, which helped to stabilize the economy and promote trade in the region. The 1 Doppia coin was a key part of this new currency system, and it remained in circulation for many years, becoming a symbol of the prosperity and growth of the Duchy of Milan during this period.