5 & 10 SOLDI


There is no so much to add with regard to these pieces in comparison with what said in the issue introduction. Nevertheless an important detail to be outlined is that this set can be considered the first one to be used in Veneto only (and in the territories of Mantova province). To be picky, even the 3 Soldi green and the 3 Soldi black (II° type) of the previous issue did not have any usage in Lombardy, but, being part of the second issue, we are used to catalogue them among the issues used both in Lombardy and Veneto.
Here below the two components of the set (Fig. 1 and 2).


5 Soldi
 
10 Soldi

Fig. 1: 5 Soldi

 

Fig. 2: 10 Soldi



Catalogued color shades (as per Sassone)

5 Soldi
Red (typical color)
Pale red
Bright red

10 Soldi
Brick brown (typical color)
Dark brick brown