1 Scudo d'oro - Charles Emmanuel I 1580-1591 front 1 Scudo d'oro - Charles Emmanuel I 1580-1591 back
1 Scudo d'oro - Charles Emmanuel I 1580-1591 photo
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1 Scudo d'oro - Charles Emmanuel I

 
Gold 3.3 g 24 mm
Description
Issuer
Duchy of Savoy (Italian States)
Duke
Charles Emmanuel I the Great (1580-1630)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1580-1591
Value
1 Scudo (6)
Currency
Lira
Composition
Gold
Weight
3.3 g
Diameter
24 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#378184
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Ornate cross.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
IN. TE. DOMINE. CONFIDO. 1581. T.
F E R T

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Scudo d'oro - Charles Emmanuel I 1580-1591 from Duchy of Savoy (Italian States) is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in the region. The coin was issued during the reign of Charles Emmanuel I, who was the Duke of Savoy from 1580 to 1591. During his reign, the Duchy of Savoy experienced significant economic growth and cultural development, and the minting of this coin was a reflection of that prosperity. The coin's gold content and intricate design were meant to symbolize the wealth and power of the Duchy, and it remains a valuable and sought-after collector's item to this day.