1 Scudo d'oro - Charles Emmanuel I 1580-1587 front 1 Scudo d'oro - Charles Emmanuel I 1580-1587 back
1 Scudo d'oro - Charles Emmanuel I 1580-1587 photo
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1 Scudo d'oro - Charles Emmanuel I

 
Gold 3.36 g 24 mm
Description
Issuer
Duchy of Savoy (Italian States)
Duke
Charles Emmanuel I the Great (1580-1630)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1580-1587
Value
1 Scudo (6)
Currency
Lira
Composition
Gold
Weight
3.36 g
Diameter
24 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#387904
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Ornate cross.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
IN. TE. DOMINE. CONFIDO. 1582. M. G.
F E R T

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Scudo d'oro - Charles Emmanuel I 1580-1587 from Duchy of Savoy (Italian States) is that it was minted during a time of great cultural and artistic flourishing in the region. The coin features an image of Charles Emmanuel I, the Duke of Savoy, and was used as a symbol of the Duchy's wealth and power. The coin's design was likely influenced by the Renaissance art movement, which was popular in Italy during this time period.