10 Soldi - Ferdinando Carlo 1702-1705 front 10 Soldi - Ferdinando Carlo 1702-1705 back
10 Soldi - Ferdinando Carlo 1702-1705 photo
Obverse © @adilson

10 Soldi - Ferdinando Carlo

 
Billon 2 g 22 mm
Description
Issuer
Duchy of Mantua (Italian States)
Duke
Ferdinand Charles III (1665-1708)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1702-1705
Value
½ Lira (1⁄16)
Currency
Scudo
Composition
Billon
Weight
2 g
Diameter
22 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#182423
Rarity index
93%

Reverse

Script: Latin

Lettering: Rev: horse rearing to right , Legend: Qvi Leges Ivraqve Servat

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 10 Soldi coin from the Duchy of Mantua is that it features an image of Ferdinando Carlo, who was the ruler of the duchy from 1702 to 1705. The coin was made of Billon, a type of alloy that is composed of a mixture of metals, and it weighs 2 grams.