5 Soldi - Maria Theresa 1750-1763 front 5 Soldi - Maria Theresa 1750-1763 back
5 Soldi - Maria Theresa 1750-1763 photo
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5 Soldi - Maria Theresa

 
Billon 3.0 g 20 mm
Description
Issuer
Duchy of Milan (Italian States)
Duchess
Maria Theresa (1740-1780)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1750-1763
Value
5 Soldi (1⁄24)
Currency
Scudo (?-1796)
Composition
Billon
Weight
3.0 g
Diameter
20 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#84897
Rarity index
76%

Reverse

3-line inscription with date in cartouche, value 'S.V.' below.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
MLNI
DUX
1758
S.V

Comment

Varieties exist.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 5 Soldi - Maria Theresa 1750-1763 coin from the Duchy of Milan (Italian States) is that it was minted during the reign of Empress Maria Theresa of Austria, who was known for her extensive reforms and modernization efforts in the Austrian Empire. This coin, made of Billon and weighing 3.0 grams, was a standard circulation coin during her reign and features an image of the Empress on one side and the coat of arms of the Duchy of Milan on the other. Despite being minted over 250 years ago, many of these coins have survived and are still highly sought after by collectors today.