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Fiorino - Charles Emmanuel I 2nd Type
| Billon (.250 silver) | 4.15 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Savoy (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Charles Emmanuel I the Great (1580-1630) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1623-1630 |
| Value | 1 Florin (0.6) |
| Currency | Lira |
| Composition | Billon (.250 silver) |
| Weight | 4.15 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#320557 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned shield, collar of the Annunziata around.
Date on field
Script: Latin
Lettering: EXPECTA • DM • VIRILIT • AGE
Comment
In speciments struck in Vercelli the mintmark (V) is below the bustInteresting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Fiorino - Charles Emmanuel I (2nd Type) 1623-1630 from Duchy of Savoy (Italian States) made of Billon (.250 silver) weighing 4.15 g is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in the region. The coin was issued during the reign of Charles Emmanuel I, who was the Duke of Savoy from 1623 to 1630. During his reign, the Duchy of Savoy experienced significant economic growth and cultural development, and the minting of this coin was a reflection of that prosperity. The use of Billon, a silver-copper alloy, was also a common practice during this time period, as it was a more affordable alternative to pure silver.
