© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
1 Scudo
1543 year| Gold | 4.4 g | - |
| Issuer | City under siege of Nice (French States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Charles III of Savoy (1504-1553) |
| Period | Italian War (1542-1546) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1543 |
| Value | 1 Scudo |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 4.4 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#370128 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
NIC A TVRC
ET GAL OBS
1543
Unabridged legend: Nicaea a Turcis et Gallis obsessa
Comment
Issued during the siege of Nice, which reached its climax in August 1543.
Interesting fact
The 1 Scudo coin from the City under siege of Nice (French States) in 1543 is interesting because it was made of gold, which was a rare and valuable material at the time. This coin was also issued during a time of conflict, as the city was under siege, which makes it a unique piece of history.