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Duchy of Savoy, Carlo Emanuele I (1562-1580-1630✟)
Country: Duchy of Savoy (Italian states)
Grade: F12 (Doubling on Obverse)
Type: Standard circulation coin
Year: 1600 (1594-1600)
Value: Soldo (1⁄20)
Mint: Chambéry
Currency: Lira
Metal: Billon
Weight: 1.2 g
Diameter: 21 mm
Thickness: 0.6 mm
Shape: Round (irregular)
Orientation: Variable alignment ↺
References: Mir# 663
Obverse:
Bust of Charles Emmanuel facing right.
Lettering: CAR.EM.D.G.DUX.SABAUD
Translation: Charles Emmanuel, by God's grace, Duke of Savoy.
Reverse:
Savoyard coat of arms, surrounded by legend. Date and engraver's letters.
Lettering: CHABLASI.E.AUG. 160(0) HG
Comments:
Minted in Chambéry; heirs Grobert. (HG)
History:
Charles Emmanuel I (Italian: Carlo Emanuele di Savoia; 12 January 1562 – 26 July 1630), known as the Great, was the Duke of Savoy from 1580 to 1630. He was nicknamed Testa d'feu (lit. 'Hothead', in context "the Hot-Headed") for his rashness and military aggression.
Being ambitious and confident, Charles pursued a policy of expansion for his duchy, seeking to expand it into a kingdom.
https://numismatica-italiana.lamoneta.it/moneta/W-CE1/24
Reference : Mir# 663
Source : https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces1...
Collection : Italian States - Pre Risorgimento (1250-1861) & Kingdom of Italy (1861-1946) Republic (1946-date)