Duchy of Savoy Forte - Carlo Emanuele, 1594 – 1597

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Duchy of Savoy Duchy of Savoy
Currency Lira
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination Forte = ⅛ Grosso
Year 1594 – 1597
Ruler Charles Emmanuel I the Great (1580–1630)
Composition Copper
Shape Round
Alignment Medal alignment ↑↑
Weight (g) 2.1
Diameter (mm) 23
Demonetized Yes

Description

Forte = ⅛ Grosso from Duchy of Savoy. Issued from 1594 to 1597. Struck in Copper. Measures 23 mm and weighs 2.1 g.

Obverse
Bust facing right (Carlo Emanuele, by God's grace, Duke of Savoy)
Reverse
Crowned arms of Savoy (Chiablese and Aosta)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1597  — (fr) Chambéry
1596  — (fr) Chambéry
1595  — (fr) Chambéry 44%
1594  — (fr) Chambéry 33%

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