½ Gros du Piémont - Charles Emmanuel I

Reverse

Mauritian cross

Script: Latin

Lettering: • TIBI • SOLI • ADERERE • 1603 T

Translation: To worship to you only

Edge

Plain

Comment

There are several variations, notably in the representation of the crest, in which the size of the lion's head or the inclination of the wings may vary, and the legend on the reverse may begin with a rosette or a dot. In recent years, new unpublished dates have been discovered.
In the 1587 XX copy, the sign corresponds to the letters VA in conjunction.
The weight can vary from 0.60 to 0.90 g.

This is an automatic translation. The original text is:

Il existe plusieurs variantes, notamment dans la représentation du cimier dans laquelle la taille de la tête de lion ou l'inclinaison des ailes peut varier, la légende du revers peut aussi commencer par une rosace ou un point. Ces dernières années, de nouvelles dates non publiées ont été découvertes.
Dans l'exemplaire de 1587 XX, le signe correspond aux lettres VA en liaison.
Le poids peut varié de 0,60 à 0,90 g.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the ½ Gros du Piémont coin is that it was minted during the reign of Charles Emmanuel I, who was the Duke of Savoy from 1587 to 1621. This coin was made of Billon, a type of alloy that is composed of a mixture of metals, typically copper, silver, and sometimes gold. The fact that it weighs 0.9 grams is also notable, as it suggests that the coin was designed to be a lightweight and portable form of currency, making it easy to use in everyday transactions.

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