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1 Soldo Siege coinage
7 (1799) year| Leaded copper | 14 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | City under siege of Mantua (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| Period | War of the Second Coalition (1798-1802) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 7 (1799) |
| Calendar | French republican |
| Value | 1 Soldo (1⁄160) |
| Composition | Leaded copper |
| Weight | 14 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#77496 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 84% |
Reverse
4 row inscription.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
UN
SOLDO
DI
MILAN
·
Comment
Previously KM#535Weight varies between 10.86 and 18 grams.
Minted during the Austro-Russian siege of Mantua in 1798-9.
Interesting fact
The interesting fact about this coin is that it was made of leded copper, which is a unique material that was used during the siege of Mantua in 1799. The use of leded copper was likely a result of the scarcity of other metals during this time period, and it adds to the historical significance of the coin.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 (1799) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Soldo (Siege coinage) 7 (1799) coin.