© InAsta
© InAsta
1 Soldo - Emmanuel Philibert I 2nd type
| Billon (.222 silver) | 2 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Savoy (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Emmanuel Philibert the Ironhead (Emanuele Filiberto I) (1553-1580) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1563-1581 |
| Value | 1 Soldo (1⁄20) |
| Currency | Lira |
| Composition | Billon (.222 silver) |
| Weight | 2 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#135639 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 81% |
Reverse
Mauritian cross in a four-lobed frame
Script: Latin
Lettering: + IN • TE • DOMINE • CONFIDO • [date] • [mintmaster's initial] •
Edge
Plain
Comment
Minted for many years, this typology has many variants.Mintmaster's Initials:
A-AM: Andrea Morel
D-ED-BD: Emanuele Diano
L-LR: Luchino Reale
E-EB: Etienne Bourges
N-NV: Nicola Vialard
P: Cristoforo Porro
PD: Pietro De Luan
ML: Mario D'Alvigi
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Soldo coin from the Duchy of Savoy is that it features a unique design element - a small shield with the letter "E" in the center, which represents the initial of Emmanuel Philibert I, the Duke of Savoy who ruled from 1563 to 1581. This shield is placed above the coat of arms of Savoy on the obverse side of the coin, and it adds an extra layer of detail and historical significance to the coin's design.
