1/2 Soldo - Charles Emmanuel I

€1.00
IssuerSavoy, Duchy of
Year1597-1628
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/2 Soldo (1⁄40)
CurrencyLira
CompositionBillon (.084 silver)
Weight1.12 g
Dimensions19 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#3, MIR#665, Biaggi#560
Obverse descriptionDouble C monogram (one C reversed) on the Savoy knot. Small crown above Mint mark below (star)
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse lettering+ CAROLVS • EMANVEL •
Reverse descriptionSmall shield of Savoy arms, winged crest above. Date and mintmaster`s initals at end of legend, when present.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringD • G • DVX SAB •
(Translation: By the Grace of God Duke of Savoy)
EdgeSmooth
Mint*
Chambéry, France
Mintage1597 * - G (Chiaffredo Grobert) -
ND (1597-1628) * - -
1598  - G (Chiaffredo Grobert) -
1600 * - HG (Chiaffredo Grobert) -
1606 * - -
1610 * - -
1621 * - -
1626 * - -
1628 * - -
Catalog ID6179452170
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