1 Soldo - Francesco III d'Este ND (1737-1780) front 1 Soldo - Francesco III d'Este ND (1737-1780) back
1 Soldo - Francesco III d'Este ND (1737-1780) photo

1 Soldo - Francesco III d'Este ND

 
Copper 1.43 g 19 mm
Description
Issuer
Duchy of Modena and Reggio (Italian States)
Duke
Francis III (1737-1780)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1737-1780
Value
1 Soldo = 8 Denari Modenesi (1⁄120)
Currency
Scudo
Composition
Copper
Weight
1.43 g
Diameter
19 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#57359
Rarity index
85%

Reverse

Value

Lettering:
SOL
DO

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Soldo - Francesco III d'Este ND (1737-1780) coin from the Duchy of Modena and Reggio (Italian States) is that it features an image of Francesco III d'Este, the Duke of Modena and Reggio, on one side, and the coat of arms of the Este family on the other. This coin was minted during Francesco III's reign, which lasted from 1737 to 1780, and was used as a standard circulation coin in the Italian States. Despite being made of copper, which is a relatively common metal, this coin is considered valuable among collectors due to its historical significance and rarity.