¼ Soldo - Charles Emmanuel I ND (1580-1630) front ¼ Soldo - Charles Emmanuel I ND (1580-1630) back
¼ Soldo - Charles Emmanuel I ND (1580-1630) photo
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¼ Soldo - Charles Emmanuel I ND

 
Billon 1 g 17 mm
Description
Issuer
Duchy of Savoy (Italian States)
Duke
Charles Emmanuel I the Great (1580-1630)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1580-1630
Value
¼ Soldo (1⁄80)
Currency
Lira
Composition
Billon
Weight
1 g
Diameter
17 mm
Thickness
0.95 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#56174
Rarity index
67%

Reverse

Cross with trefoil ends in quatrefoil, mintmark sometimes below

Edge

Plain

Comment

There are 8 types of this coin.
The relative descriptions are in
https://numismatica-italiana.lamoneta.it/cat/W-CE1

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the ¼ Soldo coin from the Duchy of Savoy is that it was minted during the reign of Charles Emmanuel I, who was known for his military campaigns and territorial expansion, which led to the growth and prosperity of the Duchy during his rule.