Numismatica Varesi

15 Soldi – Lucca

Standard circulation coins

Italy

Context

Year: 1668

Country: Italy

Issuer: Lucca

Period:

Republic

(1160—1805)

Currency:

Lira

(1826—1847)

Demonetized: Yes

Material

Diameter: 28 mm

Weight: 6.35 g

Silver weight: 6.35 g

Shape: Round

Composition: Silver

Magnetic: No

References

KM: #A16

Numista: #407872

Value

Bullion value: $18.37

Obverse

Description:

Circular legend with greneti border, crowned shield on a diagonal band in a scrollwork cartouche topped by a cherub.

Inscription:

RESPUBLICA LUCENSIS

Script: Latin

Reverse

Description:

Saint Martin on horseback sharing his cloak with a beggar; date below.

Inscription:

SANCTVS ★ MARTINVS

★ 1668 ★

Script: Latin

Edge

Mints

Name	Mark
Lucca	—

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1668	—	—

Navigation: Standard circulation coins from Lucca

1 Scudo

1615-1617

1 Duetto / 2 Quattrino

1681-1692

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