20 Soldi - Charles Emmanuel III 1742-1748 front 20 Soldi - Charles Emmanuel III 1742-1748 back
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20 Soldi - Charles Emmanuel III

 
Silver - 28 mm
Description
Issuer
Duchy of Savoy (Italian States)
Duke
Charles Emmanuel III (1730-1773)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1742-1748
Value
1 Lira
Currency
Lira
Composition
Silver
Diameter
28 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#116709
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Crowned shield of manifold arms, with central shield of Savoy eagle and cross, in baroque frame, value divided by crown.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
20·DVX·SAB·ET·MON
TISF·PRINC·PED·S

Translation: Duke of Savoy and Monferrato, Prince of Piedmont. 20 Soldi.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 20 Soldi - Charles Emmanuel III 1742-1748 from Duchy of Savoy (Italian States) made of Silver is that it was minted during a time of significant political and economic change in the region. The Duchy of Savoy was a powerful state in Italy during the 18th century, and Charles Emmanuel III was its ruler from 1742 until his death in 1748. During his reign, he implemented a number of reforms aimed at modernizing the state and its economy, including the introduction of new coinage. The 20 Soldi coin was one of the coins introduced during this time, and it was made of silver, which was a valuable and widely used metal at the time. Despite the historical significance of this coin, it is not considered a rare or highly valuable collector's item today, and it can be found in many coin collections and online marketplaces.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1742  550000 - - - - - -
1747  2000000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 Soldi - Charles Emmanuel III 1742-1748 coin.