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Grosso da 3 soldi - Francesco I d'Angouleme ND
| Silver | 2.05 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Milan (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Francis I (1515-1521) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1515-1522 |
| Value | 3 Soldi (1⁄40) |
| Currency | Scudo (?-1796) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.05 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#312088 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Large crowned F
Script: Latin
Lettering: MEDIOLANI DVX ET CE
Comment
Ref:"La Monetazione di Milano" (dal 756 al 1802) Negrini / Varesi #255
Crippa #5
MIR #263
Rarity: R2
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Grosso da 3 soldi - Francesco I d'Angouleme ND (1515-1522) coin is that it was minted during a time of great political and economic change in the Duchy of Milan. The coin was issued by Francesco I d'Angouleme, who was the Duke of Milan from 1515 to 1522. During his reign, he implemented several reforms aimed at strengthening the economy and military of the Duchy, which had been weakened by previous conflicts. The coin itself is made of silver and weighs 2.05 grams, making it a valuable and sought-after collector's item among numismatists today.
