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4 Soldi - Charles I
1629 year| Bronze | 1.99 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Mantua (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Charles I (1627-1637) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1629 |
| Value | 4 Soldi (1⁄40) |
| Currency | Scudo |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 1.99 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#346485 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Interlaced C G monogram with pellet at center and value below, within double wreath.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CG
IIII
Translation: 4 Soldi
Comment
Example in photos has been double struck, resulting in the "bent" shape of the shield obverse.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 4 Soldi - Charles I 1629 coin from the Duchy of Mantua (Italian States) is that it features an image of Charles I, who was the Duke of Mantua and Montferrat from 1627 until his death in 1637. He was a member of the House of Gonzaga, a powerful noble family that ruled Mantua and other territories in Italy for centuries. The coin's design, which includes Charles I's portrait and other symbols of his reign, provides a glimpse into the political and cultural context of the time.
