Duchy of Savoy ½ Soldo - Charles Emmanuel I, 1597 – 1628
Information
Country
Duchy of Savoy
Duchy of Savoy
Currency
Lira
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
½ Soldo
Year
1597 – 1628
Ruler
Charles Emmanuel I the Great
(1580–1630)
Composition
Billon (.084 silver)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Weight (g)
1.12
Diameter (mm)
19
Demonetized
Yes
Description
½ Soldo from Duchy of Savoy. Issued from 1597 to 1628. Struck in Billon (.084 silver). Measures 19 mm and weighs 1.12 g.
- Obverse
- Double C monogram (one C reversed) on the Savoy knot. Small crown above Mint mark below (star)
- Reverse
- Small shield of Savoy arms, winged crest above. Date and mintmaster's initals at end of legend, when present. (By the Grace of God Duke of Savoy)
- Edge
- Smooth
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