© Ira & Larry Goldberg Auctioneers
© Ira & Larry Goldberg Auctioneers
½ Scudo - Charles Emmanuel IV
| Silver (.908) | 17.582 g | 36.5 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Piedmont-Sardinia (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Charles Emmanuel IV (1796-1802) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1797-1800 |
| Value | ½ Scudo |
| Currency | Scudo Piemontese (1720-1815) |
| Composition | Silver (.908) |
| Weight | 17.582 g |
| Diameter | 36.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#89301 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned oval shield of 4-fold arms, with central shield of Savoy eagle and cross, collar of order around.
Script: Latin
Lettering: D·G·REX·SARD CYP·ET·IER·&·
Comment
Mintage totals for 1797-98, together witih 1/4 Scudo KM#102 - 301,835.Interesting fact
The ½ Scudo coin from the Kingdom of Piedmont-Sardinia, minted during the reign of Charles Emmanuel IV (1797-1800), was the first coin to feature the iconic "bust of the king" design, which would become a standard feature on many coins in the region for centuries to come.
