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8 Scudi - Charles Emmanuel II
1641 year| Gold | 26.61 g | 38 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Savoy (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Charles Emmanuel II (1638-1675) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1641 |
| Value | 8 Scudi (72) |
| Currency | Lira |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 26.61 g |
| Diameter | 38 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#398844 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Madonna and Child in laurel wreath.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IVSTVM DEDVXIT PER VIAS RECTAS
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 8 Scudi coin from the Duchy of Savoy is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in the region. The coin was issued in 1641, just a few years after the Thirty Years War had ended, and the region was still recovering from the devastating effects of the conflict. Despite this, the coin still managed to be made of gold and weigh a substantial 26.61 grams, indicating that the Duchy of Savoy was still a significant economic and political power at the time.
