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Soldo - Ferdinand Charles III
| Copper | 2.30 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Mantua (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Ferdinand Charles III (1665-1708) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1703-1706 |
| Value | 1 Soldo (1⁄160) |
| Currency | Scudo |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 2.30 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#376579 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Radiant sun in front, with anthropomorphic features, which pierces the clouds; between two friezes, date.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MAIOR AB ADVERSIS 1703
Translation: Greater through adversity.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Soldo coin from the Duchy of Mantua is that it features an image of Ferdinand Charles III, who was the ruler of the duchy from 1703 to 1706. He was a member of the House of Gonzaga, a powerful family that ruled the region for centuries. The coin's design includes a portrait of the duke on one side and an image of the Madonna and Child on the other, reflecting the religious and political significance of the ruling family during that time.
