© ALAMIR
© ALAMIR
1 Soldo - Ferdinando Carlo Gonzaga ND
| Copper | 1.5 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Mantua (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Ferdinand Charles III (1665-1708) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1669-1708 |
| Value | 1 Soldo (1⁄160) |
| Currency | Scudo |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 1.5 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Thickness | 0.9 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#137982 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering: MAN(TVAE) ET M(ONTIS) F(ERRATI) C(AROLI) V(ILLAE) G(VASTALLAE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Soldo coin from the Duchy of Mantua is that it features an image of Ferdinando Carlo Gonzaga, the ruler of the duchy from 1669 to 1708, on one side, and the coat of arms of the Gonzaga family on the other. This coin was made of copper and weighed 1.5 grams, which was a relatively small weight for a coin at that time. Despite its small size, the coin was widely used in the Italian States during the 17th and 18th centuries, and it remains a popular collector's item among numismatists today.
