1 Lira - Victor Amadeus II
| Issuer | Savoy, Duchy of |
|---|---|
| Year | 1717-1718 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 1 Lira |
| Currency | Lira |
| Composition | Silver (.917) |
| Weight | 5.9 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Engraver(s) | |
| In circulation to | |
| Reference(s) | KM#365, MIR#886, Biaggi#757 |
| Obverse description | Bust right |
|---|---|
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering |
VIC • AM • D • G • SIC • IER • ET • CYP • REX • (Translation: Victor Amadeus by the grace of God King of Sicily, Jerusalem and Cyprus) |
| Reverse description | Crowned shield of Savoy, date divided at top, value `S. 20` below. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering |
• DUX • SAB • ET • MON TISF • PRIN • PED • &c • (Translation: Duke of Savoy and Montferrat, Prince of Piedmont etc) |
| Edge | Embossed corded |
| Mint | |
| Mintage |
1717 - - 1718 - - |
| Numisquare ID | 1013340050 |
| Additional information |
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Historical Context: This 1 Lira, dated 1717-1718, marks a pivotal juncture in Victor Amadeus II’s reign. Elevated from Duke of Savoy to King of Sicily in 1713, a title exchanged for King of Sardinia in 1720, this period signifies the zenith of his political ambition. He consolidated Savoy's status as a nascent kingdom and significant European power. Minted in Turin, the coin embodies the House of Savoy’s newfound dignity and strategic ascendancy.
Artistry: The 1 Lira's artistic execution reflects the late Baroque style prevalent at the Turin Mint under Victor Amadeus II. While no specific engraver’s signature is consistently identified for this denomination, the work is characteristic of court engravers. The obverse typically features a laureate bust of the monarch, rendered with classical authority and regal dignity, befitting