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½ Doppia - Victor Amadeus III
| Gold (.905) | 4.558 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Piedmont-Sardinia (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Victor Amadeus III (1773-1796) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1786-1796 |
| Value | ½ Doppia (2) |
| Currency | Scudo Piemontese (1720-1815) |
| Composition | Gold (.905) |
| Weight | 4.558 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#89364 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Displayed eagle with oval shield of Savoy arms on breast, perched on crossed rod and scepter, crown above, collar of order suspended below.
Script: Latin
Lettering: DVX·SABAVD PRINC·PEDEM
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Doppia coin from the Kingdom of Piedmont-Sardinia is that it was minted during a time of significant political and social change in Italy. The coin was issued during the reign of Victor Amadeus III, who was the King of Sardinia from 1773 to 1796. During his reign, the Kingdom of Piedmont-Sardinia underwent significant modernization and liberalization, including the establishment of a new constitution and the expansion of trade and commerce. The ½ Doppia coin, which was minted in gold and has a weight of 4.558 grams, is a tangible representation of the economic and political changes that were taking place in Italy during this time period.
