1/2 Lira - Victor Amadeus II

€2.00
IssuerDuchy of Savoy (Italian States)
Year1717-1718
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/2 Lira
CurrencyLira
CompositionSilver (.917)
Weight3.1 g
Dimensions29 mm
Thickness1 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) MIR CS#887 , KM#365 , Biaggi#758
Obverse descriptionBust right
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringVIC AM D G SIC IER ET CYP REX
(Translation: Victor Amadeus by the grace of God King of Sicily, Jerusalem and Cyprus)
Reverse descriptionCrowned shield of Savoy, date divided at top, value `S. 20` below.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering* DUX * SAB * ET * MON TISF * PRIN * PED * &c * S 10
(Translation: Duke of Savoy and Montferrat, Prince of Piedmont etc)
EdgeEmbossed corded
Mint
Mintage1717  - -
1718  - -
Catalog ID7509935250
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