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½ Scudo - Charles Emmanuel III
| Silver (.896) | 11.5 g | 33 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Piedmont-Sardinia (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| King | Charles Emmanuel III (1730-1773) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1768-1772 |
| Value | ½ Scudo |
| Currency | Scudo Sardo (1720-1816) |
| Composition | Silver (.896) |
| Weight | 11.5 g |
| Diameter | 33 mm |
| Thickness | 1.3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#350693 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Crowned sardinian shield, above Annunziata Order collar
Script: Latin
Lettering: DUX • SAB • ET • MONTISFER • PRINC • PED • & •
Unabridged legend: Dux Sabaudiae et Montisfer, Principes Pedemont etc
Translation: Duke of Savoy and Montferrat, Prince of Piedmont etc
Edge
Circles and bars
Comment
361.224 speciments were minted for all yearsInteresting fact
The ½ Scudo coin from the Kingdom of Piedmont-Sardinia features an image of Charles Emmanuel III on one side and the coat of arms of the kingdom on the other. The coat of arms includes the motto "Fortitudo mea in brachijs suis" which means "My strength is in my arms" in Latin. This motto was chosen by Charles Emmanuel III himself and reflects his emphasis on military strength and power.
