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1 Quadrupla - Charles Emmanuel I ND
1605 year| Gold | 13.38 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Savoy (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Charles Emmanuel I the Great (1580-1630) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1605 |
| Value | 4 Scudi (36) |
| Currency | Lira |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 13.38 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#330753 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned shield of 4-fold arms with central shield of Savoy in baroque frame
Script: Latin
Lettering: AVXILIVM. MEVM. ADOMINO.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Quadrupla 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 his efforts to expand the Savoyard state. Despite being a standard circulation coin, the 1 Quadrupla was made of gold, which was a rare and valuable material at the time, and it weighed 13.38 grams, making it a substantial coin. This coin is a testament to the wealth and power of the Duchy of Savoy during the early modern period.
