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½ Soldo - Charles Emmanuel II 1st type
| Billon | 1.05 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Savoy (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Charles Emmanuel II (1638-1675) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1649-1650 |
| Value | ½ Soldo (1⁄40) |
| Currency | Lira |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 1.05 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#140089 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Mauritian Cross
Lettering: * II • D • G • DVX • SABAVD • 1649
Translation: The Second, by God's Grace, Duke of Savoy
Interesting fact
The ½ Soldo coin from the Duchy of Savoy featuring Charles Emmanuel II (1st type) has a unique feature - it was made of Billon, a metal alloy that contains a small amount of gold, but primarily consists of silver and copper. This coin, despite being a standard circulation coin, has a distinctive golden hue due to the presence of gold in the Billon alloy. This makes it stand out from other coins of its time and adds to its historical and numismatic value.
