Duchy of Savoy ¼ Soldo - Emanuele Filiberto, 1553 – 1580
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Information
Country
Duchy of Savoy
Duchy of Savoy
Currency
Lira
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
¼ Soldo
Year
1553 – 1580
Ruler
Emmanuel Philibert the Ironhead (Emanuele Filiberto I)
(1553–1580)
Composition
Billon
Shape
Round (irregular)
Weight (g)
1.15
Diameter (mm)
17
Demonetized
Yes
Description
¼ Soldo from Duchy of Savoy. Issued from 1553 to 1580. Struck in Billon. Measures 17 mm and weighs 1.15 g.
- Obverse
- Initials of Duke Emmanuel-Philibert separated by a point and surrounded by a rosette on both sides, the whole surmounted by a crown; below a rosette preceded and followed by a point. (Emanuele Filiberto)
- Reverse
- Cross in four-lobed corniche Mint letter either above or below cross.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1553-1580) B | — | Bourg | ||
| ND (1553-1580) C | — | Chambéry) |
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