1 Doppia - Charles Emmanuel I 1580-1585 front 1 Doppia - Charles Emmanuel I 1580-1585 back
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1 Doppia - Charles Emmanuel I

 
Gold 6.61 g 29 mm
Description
Issuer
Duchy of Savoy (Italian States)
Duke
Charles Emmanuel I the Great (1580-1630)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1580-1585
Value
1 Doppia (18)
Currency
Lira
Composition
Gold
Weight
6.61 g
Diameter
29 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#295469
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Crowned shield of 4-fold arms, with central shield, in baroque frame, date and mintmark at end of legend.

Script: Latin

Lettering: IN. TE. DOMINE. CONFIDO. 1584. M. G.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 1 Doppia - Charles Emmanuel I 1580-1585 from Duchy of Savoy (Italian States) made of Gold weighing 6.61 g is that it was minted during a time of great change and upheaval in Europe. The coin was minted during the reign of Charles Emmanuel I, who was the Duke of Savoy from 1580 to 1585. During this time, the Protestant Reformation was sweeping across Europe, leading to religious conflicts and political instability. Additionally, the coin was minted during a period of economic change, as the traditional feudal system was giving way to the rise of capitalism and trade. Despite these challenges, the coin remains a valuable piece of history and a testament to the craftsmanship and artistry of the time.