27 Milanese Soldi - Carlo Settala ND (1678) front 27 Milanese Soldi - Carlo Settala ND (1678) back
27 Milanese Soldi - Carlo Settala ND (1678) photo
© Giuseppe Antonio Bottazzi - "Le Antichità di Tortona e suo agro corrispondente alli quattro odierni circondarj cisapennini del dipartimento di Genova", 1808, page 390 (public domain)

27 Milanese Soldi - Carlo Settala ND

1678 year
Silver (.760) 7.39 g 34 mm
Description
Issuer
Marquisate of Albera (Italian States)
Ruling authority
Carlo Settala, Bishop of Tortona (1653)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1678
Value
27 Soldi (27⁄20)
Currency
Milanese Soldo
Composition
Silver (.760)
Weight
7.39 g
Diameter
34 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#87591
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Saint offering a blessing.

Script: Latin

Lettering: S · MARTIANVS · MARTIR · PRIMVS · EPISCOPVS · DERTH :

Comment

Albera is a feudal fief in Piedmont with unauthorized coinage minted in 1678 at the Genoa Mint by the bishop of Tortona and marquis of Albera, Carlo Settana.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 27 Milanese Soldi - Carlo Settala ND (1678) coin is that it features an unusual design element - a small hole in the center of the coin. This hole was intentionally added to the coin as a way to signify its value, as it was believed that the hole would make the coin more difficult to counterfeit. This unique feature sets the 27 Milanese Soldi coin apart from other coins of its time and makes it a fascinating piece for collectors and historians to study.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (1678)  45 - - - - - -

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