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1 Scudo - Emmanuel Philibert I 5th type
| Gold (.880) | 3.34 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Savoy (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Emmanuel Philibert the Ironhead (Emanuele Filiberto I) (1553-1580) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1562-1573 |
| Value | 1 Scudo (6) |
| Currency | Lira |
| Composition | Gold (.880) |
| Weight | 3.34 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#325860 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Flowered cross with a rose in the center, FERT around
Script: Latin
Lettering: IN • DOMINE • CONFIDO • [date] • [mintmark]
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Scudo - Emmanuel Philibert I (5th type) coin is that it was minted during a time of great change and upheaval in the Duchy of Savoy. The coin was minted between 1562 and 1573, a period when the Duchy was facing political and religious tensions, as well as economic challenges. Despite these challenges, the coin remained a stable and trusted form of currency, and its gold content made it a valuable and sought-after coin among merchants and traders.
