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5 Soldi - Carlo Emmanuele III
1741 year| Billon | 4.6 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Savoy (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Charles Emmanuel III (1730-1773) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1741 |
| Value | 5 Soldi (¼) |
| Currency | Lira |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 4.6 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#108542 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Oval shield of Savoy arms in baroque frame divides FE - RT, large crown above divides date.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1741
DVX. SAB. ET. MONTISF. PRINC. PED.
FE RT
Translation: Duke of Savoy and Monferrato, Prince of Piedmont
Edge
Plain
Comment
A very rare variety exists with a rampant lion to left below bust on obverse.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Soldi - Carlo Emmanuele III 1741 coin from the Duchy of Savoy (Italian States) is that it was made of Billon, a type of alloy that was commonly used in the production of coins during that time period. Billon is a mixture of silver and other metals, typically copper, and was valued for its durability and resistance to wear and tear. Despite being made of a relatively inexpensive material, the 5 Soldi coin was still considered a valuable form of currency in its time and was widely used in trade and commerce.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1741 | 1600000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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