1 Soldo - Francis I Sforza ND (1450-1466) front 1 Soldo - Francis I Sforza ND (1450-1466) back
1 Soldo - Francis I Sforza ND (1450-1466) photo
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1 Soldo - Francis I Sforza ND

 
Silver 1.6 g -
Description
Issuer
Duchy of Milan (Italian States)
Duke
Francis I Sforza (Francesco I Sforza) (1450-1466)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1450-1466
Value
1 Soldo (1⁄120)
Currency
Scudo (?-1796)
Composition
Silver
Weight
1.6 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#399260
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Saint Ambrose standing, facing, holding crozier and raising right hand in blessing. cross

Script: Latin (uncial)

Lettering: ✠ · S · AMBROSIVS · MEDIOLANI ·

Lettering (regular font): ✠ · S · AMBROSIVS · MEDIOLANI ·

Translation: Saint AMbrose of Milan

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Soldo coin from the Duchy of Milan is that it features an image of Francis I Sforza, also known as Francesco I Sforza, who was the first Duke of Milan from the Sforza family. He ruled from 1450 until his death in 1466 and was known for his military conquests and political alliances, which helped to strengthen the Duchy of Milan during his reign.