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1 Scudo d'Oro - Charles Emmanuel I the Great Death
1630 year| Gold (.986) | 3.19 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Savoy (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Charles Emmanuel I the Great (1580-1630) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1630 |
| Value | 1 Scudo (6) |
| Currency | Lira |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 3.19 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#385280 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
4-line inscription in circle, Roman numeral date in legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BENE-
DICES
CORONÆ
ANNI
AN. SAL. M. DC. XXX. ÆT. LXIX.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Scudo d'Oro - Charles Emmanuel I the Great (Death) 1630 coin is that it was minted to commemorate the death of Charles Emmanuel I, the Duke of Savoy, who passed away in 1630. The coin's design features an image of the duke on the obverse side, while the reverse side bears the coat of arms of the House of Savoy. The use of gold in the coin's minting was a symbol of the duke's wealth and power, and its small weight of 3.19 grams makes it a unique and rare collector's item.
