© Éditions V. Gadoury
© Éditions V. Gadoury
1 Reale - Victor Amedeus III Shield
| Silver (.500) | 3.06 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Piedmont-Sardinia (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| King | Victor Amadeus III (1773-1796) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1773-1796 |
| Value | 1 Reale (0.1) |
| Currency | Scudo Sardo (1720-1816) |
| Composition | Silver (.500) |
| Weight | 3.06 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Thickness | 0.9 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#350695 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Crowned shield of Sardinia, Annunziata Order collar below
Script: Latin
Lettering: DVX • SAB • ET • MONTISFER • PRINC • PED • & •
Unabridged legend: Dux Sabaudiae et Montisfer, Principes Pedemont etc
Translation: Duke of Savoy and Montferrat, Prince of Piedmont etc
Edge
Embossed points
Comment
840.000 speciments were minted for all yearsInteresting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great change and upheaval in Europe. The Kingdom of Piedmont-Sardinia, which was a state that existed from 1720 to 1861, was a major power in the region and played a significant role in the political and military conflicts of the time. The coin's mintage period, 1773-1796, saw the rise of the Enlightenment and the French Revolution, which had a profound impact on European society and politics. Despite these changes, the coin remained a standard circulation coin throughout its mintage period, a testament to its enduring value and utility.
