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1 Scudo d'Oro - Emmanuel Philibert I
| Gold | 3.24 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Savoy (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Emmanuel Philibert the Ironhead (Emanuele Filiberto I) (1553-1580) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1570-1576 (1570-1577) |
| Value | 1 Scudo (6) |
| Currency | Lira |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 3.24 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#376785 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Maltese cross, small cross with trefoil ends in center.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
M. MAG. ORD. SS. MAVR. ET. LAZ. 1573. T.
F E R T
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Scudo d'Oro - Emmanuel Philibert I 1570-1576 (1570-1577) coin from Duchy of Savoy (Italian States) is that it was minted during a time of great change and upheaval in Europe. The coin was issued during the reign of Emmanuel Philibert I, who was the Duke of Savoy from 1553 until his death in 1580. During his reign, the Duchy of Savoy was facing significant political and economic challenges, including the threat of invasion from neighboring countries and the impact of the Protestant Reformation. Despite these challenges, the minting of the 1 Scudo d'Oro coin suggests that the Duchy of Savoy was still capable of producing high-quality currency, which speaks to the resilience and resourcefulness of the people of the region during this time.
