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5 Soldi - Carlo VI
| Billon | 2.5 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Milan (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Charles II (1714-1740) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1722-1737 |
| Value | 5 Soldi (1⁄24) |
| Currency | Scudo (?-1796) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 2.5 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#89730 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Facing bust of St. Ambrose.
Script: Latin
Lettering: · MEDIOLANVM · · S·AMBROSIVS.
Edge
Plain
Comment
Son of Leopold I, Charles III of Habsburg, born in Vienna in 1685 and died in 1740, was crowned King of Spain in 1703, but had to relinquish his throne in favor of Philip V following the War of Spanish Succession in 1714.He was crowned Emperor of the Romans in Frankfurt in 1711 under the name of Charles VI.
Archduke of Austria and King of Hungary, he was also King of Sardinia (1713-1720), King of Naples (1714-1738), King of Sicily (1720-1735), Duke of Parma and Guastalla (1735-1740).
After Charles V annexed the Duchy of Milan in 1535, the city came under Austrian control following the Treaty of Utrecht in 1713.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Soldi - Carlo VI 1722-1737 coin from the Duchy of Milan (Italian States) is that it was made of Billon, a type of alloy that was commonly used in the production of coins during that time period. Billon is a mixture of silver and other metals, typically copper, and was used to create a coin that was more durable and resistant to wear and tear than a coin made of pure silver. This coin, in particular, weighs 2.5 grams and features an interesting design, including an image of Carlo VI on one side and the coat of arms of the Duchy of Milan on the other.
