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Grosso Regale de 3 Soldi - Luigi XII ND
| Silver | 2.21 g | 22.2 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Milan (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Louis I (1499-1512) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1500-1512 |
| Value | 3 Soldi (1⁄40) |
| Currency | Scudo (?-1796) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.21 g |
| Diameter | 22.2 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#183861 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Knotted veil topped by a ducal crown from which olive and palm branches emerge. Under the node a little globe or dot.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MEDIOLANI DVX ET CET
Translation: Duke of Milan et cetera.
Comment
Weight varies: 1.9 to 2.45 gramsDiameter: 23 to 23.3 mm
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Grosso Regale de 3 Soldi - Luigi XII ND (1500-1512) coin from the Duchy of Milan (Italian States) is that it was minted during the reign of Louis XII of France, who ruled the duchy at the time. This coin is a rare example of a coin that was minted during a brief period of French rule in Milan, making it a unique piece of numismatic history.
