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5 Soldi - Victor Amadeus III
| Billon | 5.16 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Piedmont-Sardinia (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Victor Amadeus III (1773-1796) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1794-1796 |
| Value | 5 Soldi (1⁄24) |
| Currency | Scudo Piemontese (1720-1815) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 5.16 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Thickness | 1.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#5136 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 20% |
Reverse
Standing figure with sceptre, value below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
S·MAURITIUS PAT·TOT·DIT·
SOL·5
Edge
Plain
Comment
Mintage for all dates is about 36,000,000.Interesting fact
The 5 Soldi coin from the Kingdom of Piedmont-Sardinia (Italian States) made of Billon and weighing 5.16g is interesting because it was minted during a time of great change and upheaval in Europe. The French Revolution had just begun in 1789, and the Italian states were also experiencing political and social unrest. Despite these challenges, the Kingdom of Piedmont-Sardinia continued to mint coins, including the 5 Soldi, which was an important denomination for everyday transactions. The coin's design features an image of Victor Amadeus III, the King of Sardinia, and the inscription "Victor Amadeus III Dei Gratia Rex Sardiniae" (Victor Amadeus III, by the grace of God, King of Sardinia). The coin's mintage was relatively low, with only 200,000 coins produced, making it a sought-after collector's item for numismatists today.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1794 | 36000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1795 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1796 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Soldi - Victor Amadeus III 1794-1796 coin.
