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½ Scudo - Victor Amadeus III
| Silver (.904) | 17.582 g | 38 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Piedmont-Sardinia (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Victor Amadeus III (1773-1796) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1773-1793 |
| Value | ½ Scudo |
| Currency | Scudo Piemontese (1720-1815) |
| Composition | Silver (.904) |
| Weight | 17.582 g |
| Diameter | 38 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#94914 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Crowned oval shield of 4-fold arms, with central shield of Savoy eagle and cross, collar of order around.
Script: Latin
Lettering: DVX·SABAVD·ET·MONTISFER·PRINC·PEDEM·&·
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Scudo coin from the Kingdom of Piedmont-Sardinia is that it was minted during a time of great change and upheaval in Europe. The coin was issued during the reign of Victor Amadeus III, who ruled from 1773 to 1793, a period that saw the rise of the Enlightenment and the French Revolution. The coin's design, which features an image of the king on one side and the Piedmontese coat of arms on the other, reflects the political and cultural shifts that were taking place at the time. Despite the turmoil of the era, the ½ Scudo coin remained a stable and widely used form of currency throughout the Italian States, a testament to the enduring value of silver coins in the region.
