5 Soldi - Maria Luigia 1815-1830 front 5 Soldi - Maria Luigia 1815-1830 back
5 Soldi - Maria Luigia 1815-1830 photo
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5 Soldi - Maria Luigia

 
Silver (.900) 1.25 g 15.2 mm
Description
Issuer
Duchy of Parma and Piacenza (Italian States)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1815-1830
Value
5 Soldi (¼)
Currency
Lira (1815-1859)
Composition
Silver (.900)
Weight
1.25 g
Diameter
15.2 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#23975
Rarity index
54%

Reverse

Crowned monogram, value below.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
PER LA GR.DI DIO D.DI PARMA P.G.
5. SOLDI

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 5 Soldi - Maria Luigia 1815-1830 coin from the Duchy of Parma and Piacenza is that it was minted during the reign of Marie Louise, the second wife of Napoleon Bonaparte and the Duchess of Parma from 1815 to 1830. The coin features an image of Marie Louise on one side and the coat of arms of the Duchy of Parma and Piacenza on the other. The use of silver in the coin's composition and its relatively low weight of 1.25 grams also make it a unique and interesting piece among coins from this time period.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1815  360000 - - - - - -
1830  320000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Soldi - Maria Luigia 1815-1830 coin.