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2.6 Soldi - Victor Amadeus III
| Billon (.166 silver) | 2.66 g | 21.2 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Piedmont-Sardinia (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Victor Amadeus III (1773-1796) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1781-1785 |
| Value | 2.6 Soldi (1⁄48) |
| Currency | Scudo Piemontese (1720-1815) |
| Composition | Billon (.166 silver) |
| Weight | 2.66 g |
| Diameter | 21.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#83414 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 77% |
Reverse
Crowned displayed eagle, oval shield of Savoy arms on breast, in circle, value 'SOL.2.6' below in margin.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
DUX·SAB·ET·MONTISF·PRINC·PED·&·
* SOL·2·6 *
Translation: Duke of Savoy and Montferrat, Prince of Piedmont, etc
Edge
Plain
Comment
Total mintage for all years - 4,000,000+Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2.6 Soldi coin from the Kingdom of Piedmont-Sardinia is that it was minted during a time of significant political and economic change in the region. The coin was issued during the reign of Victor Amadeus III, who was the King of Sardinia from 1773 to 1796. During his reign, the kingdom faced challenges such as economic struggles, political unrest, and military conflicts. Despite these challenges, the kingdom continued to mint coins like the 2.6 Soldi, which were used for everyday transactions and played an important role in the local economy.
