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20 Soldi - Francis II
1796 year| Billon | 3.2 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Mantua (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1796 |
| Value | 20 Soldi (1) |
| Currency | Scudo |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 3.2 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#119332 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Two large pyxes, 2-line value and date, all within wreath.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SOLDI·20
1796·
Comment
variant: Retrograde S in SOLDI 
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 20 Soldi - Francis II 1796 from Duchy of Mantua (Italian States) made of Billon weighing 3.2 g is that it was minted during a time of great political and social change in Europe. The coin was issued in 1796, just a few years before the French Revolution, which had a profound impact on the political landscape of Europe and led to the rise of Napoleon Bonaparte. The coin's mintage and circulation were likely affected by these events, making it a unique piece of history.
