© Nomisma
© Nomisma
½ Scudo - Victor Emmanuel I
| Silver (.905) | 17.5820 g | 36.5 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Piedmont-Sardinia (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| King | Victor Emmanuel I (1802-1821) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1814-1815 |
| Value | ½ Scudo |
| Currency | Scudo Sardo (1720-1816) |
| Composition | Silver (.905) |
| Weight | 17.5820 g |
| Diameter | 36.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#200780 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned coat of arms.
Script: Latin
Lettering: DVX • SABVD • ET • MONTISFER • PRINC • PEDEM • & •
Engraver: Amedeo Lavy
Comment
The coin in the main image (FDC):⸰ Auctioned by Nomisma Spa, Auction 50, 15 October 2014, Lot 351. Sold for 7,500 EUR.
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 political upheaval in Italy. The coin was issued in 1814-1815, just after Napoleon's defeat and the Congress of Vienna, which led to the restoration of the old European monarchies. Victor Emmanuel I, the king featured on the coin, played a significant role in the unification of Italy and was instrumental in creating the Kingdom of Italy in 1861. This coin is a piece of history that represents a pivotal moment in the formation of modern Italy.
