½ Soldo - Victor Amadeus III
| Billon | 1.8 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Piedmont-Sardinia (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Victor Amadeus III (1773-1796) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1780-1789 |
| Value | ½ Soldo (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Scudo Piemontese (1720-1815) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 1.8 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#18611 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 70% |
Reverse
Crowned VA monogram, M S either side, lettering around
Script: Latin
Lettering:
* DVX·SAB·ET·MONTISF·PR·PED ·
M VA S
Translation: Duke of Savoy and Montferrat, Prince of Piedmont
Comment
The monogram is V over A with M S either side - Victor Amadeus II (Vittorio Amedeo Sebastiano; 14 May 1666 – 31 October 1732) was Duke of Savoy from 1675 to 1730. He also held the titles of Marquis of Saluzzo, Duke of Montferrat, Prince of Piedmont, Count of Aosta, Moriana and Nizza.Interesting fact
The ½ Soldo coin from the Kingdom of Piedmont-Sardinia featuring Victor Amadeus III has an interesting feature. The coin's design includes a unique blend of both Latin and Italian inscriptions, reflecting the multilingual nature of the kingdom at the time.
