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1 Soldo "Virgilio" ND
| Copper | 4.46 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Mantua (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Charles I (1627-1637) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1627-1637 |
| Value | 1 Soldo (1⁄160) |
| Currency | Scudo |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 4.46 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#227329 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Virgiulius with a crown. On the bottom a rose and two little globes to the side
Script: Latin
Lettering: VIRGILIVS •MAR •MANT •
Comment
This kind of coin exist in various weights, up to 6 grams. Some authors think that coin over 4 grams should be called "doppio soldo". More likely this are coin wrognly cut, it was a type of coin struck with little attention to the weight of every single one.Questa tipologia di monete esiste di vari pesi, anche fino a 6 grammi. Qualche autore ritiene che gli esemplari di peso superiore ai 4 grammi siano da catalogare come "doppio soldo". Piú probabile si tratti invece di esemplari tagliati male, su una tipologia nella quale non c'era grande attenzione sul peso di ciascun singolo esemplare.
Interesting fact
The 1 Soldo "Virgilio" coin from the Duchy of Mantua features a unique design element - a small image of the Roman poet Virgil, after whom the coin is named, appears on the reverse side, surrounded by an ornate border. This design was a nod to the region's cultural heritage and the influence of Virgil's works on Italian literature and art.
