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¼ Scudo - Victor Amadeus III
| Silver (.904) | 8.791 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Piedmont-Sardinia (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Victor Amadeus III (1773-1796) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1773-1793 |
| Value | ¼ Scudo |
| Currency | Scudo Piemontese (1720-1815) |
| Composition | Silver (.904) |
| Weight | 8.791 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#94915 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
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 ¼ Scudo coin from the Kingdom of Piedmont-Sardinia is that it features an image of Victor Amadeus III, who was the King of Sardinia from 1773 to 1793. He was known for his efforts to modernize and strengthen the kingdom, and his reign saw significant reforms in areas such as education, agriculture, and trade. The coin's design, which includes an image of the king and the coat of arms of the kingdom, reflects the importance of the monarchy during this time period.
