Duchy of Savoy Obole - Emmanuel-Philibert, 1553 – 1580
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Information
Country
Duchy of Savoy
Duchy of Savoy
Currency
Lira
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Obol
Year
1553 – 1580
Ruler
Emmanuel Philibert the Ironhead (Emanuele Filiberto I)
(1553–1580)
Composition
Billon
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
0.6
Diameter (mm)
15
Thickness (mm)
0.22
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Obol from Duchy of Savoy. Issued from 1553 to 1580. Struck in Billon. Measures 15 mm and weighs 0.6 g.
- Obverse
- Savoy shield (gules, silver cross) crowned (ducal coronet) with the initials E and F; five-pointed star below (at the point of the shield).
- Reverse
- Scalloped cross.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1553-1580) | — |
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