1 Quattrino - Carlo III 1707 front 1 Quattrino - Carlo III 1707 back
1 Quattrino - Carlo III 1707 photo
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1 Quattrino - Carlo III

1707 year
Copper 1.47 g 16 mm
Description
Issuer
Duchy of Milan (Italian States)
Duke
Charles II (1714-1740)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1707
Value
1 Quattrino (1⁄360)
Currency
Scudo (?-1796)
Composition
Copper
Weight
1.47 g
Diameter
16 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#121927
Rarity index
71%

Reverse

Crown above 2-line inscription, all in wreath.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
ML·NI
DVX

Interesting fact

The 1 Quattrino - Carlo III 1707 coin from the Duchy of Milan (Italian States) is interesting because it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued during the reign of Charles III, who was the Duke of Milan from 1706 to 1733. During his rule, Charles III 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 Quattrino coin was a key part of this new currency system, and it remained in circulation for many years, serving as a symbol of the Duchy of Milan's economic and political influence in the region.