8 Soldi - Carlo V ND (1535-1556) front 8 Soldi - Carlo V ND (1535-1556) back
8 Soldi - Carlo V ND (1535-1556) photo

8 Soldi - Carlo V ND

 
Silver - 26 mm
Description
Issuer
Duchy of Milan (Italian States)
Duke
Charles V (Karl V) (1535-1540)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1535-1556
Value
8 Soldi (1⁄15)
Currency
Scudo (?-1796)
Composition
Silver
Diameter
26 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#194023
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Full-length facing figure of St. Ambrose, holding crozier, standing on ground line

Script: Latin

Lettering: S. AMBR - OSIVS.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 8 Soldi coin from the Duchy of Milan is that it features an image of Emperor Charles V on one side and the coat of arms of Milan on the other. This coin was minted during Charles V's reign, which lasted from 1535 to 1556, and was used as a standard circulation coin in the Italian States. The use of silver in the coin's composition adds to its historical significance and value as a collector's item.