1 Soldo - Ferdinando I (Mantua type) ND (1616-1678) front 1 Soldo - Ferdinando I (Mantua type) ND (1616-1678) back
1 Soldo - Ferdinando I (Mantua type) ND (1616-1678) photo
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1 Soldo - Ferdinando I Mantua type ND

 
Bronze 1.8 g 20 mm
Description
Issuer
Castiglione Delle Stiviere (Italian States)
Prince
Ferdinando I (1616-1678)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1616-1678
Value
1 Soldo (1⁄20)
Currency
Lira
Composition
Bronze
Weight
1.8 g
Diameter
20 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#396964
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Reliquary.

Script: Latin

Lettering: • TVRRIS • FVRTITVDINIS •

Comment

KM calls the composition billon, but other sources give bronze.  Weight varies (1.5 - 2.1 gr.)

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Soldo - Ferdinando I (Mantua type) ND (1616-1678) coin from Castiglione Delle Stiviere (Italian States) is that it features an image of Ferdinando I, the ruler of the Duchy of Mantua, on one side, and the coat of arms of the city of Castiglione Delle Stiviere on the other. This coin was made of bronze and weighs 1.8 grams.