Edge Plain
Face value 50 centesimi
Grade F+
Metal Silver
Millesimal fineness 900 ‰
Mint Genova
Quantity minted 136
Rarity R4 - Some known examples
Year of issue 1833
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Kingdom of Sardinia, Charles Albert
Country: Sardinia (Italian states)
Grade: VF25
Type: Standard circulation coin
Years: 1833 (1833-1847)
Mintage: 136
Mint: Genova
Value: 50 Centesimi
Currency: Lira (1816-1861)
Metal: Silver (.900)
Weight: 2.45 g
Diameter: 18 mm
Shape: Round
References: KM# 134, MIR# 1050c-j
Obverse:
Head of Carlo Alberto facing right, date below.
Lettering: CAR. ALBERTVS D. G. REX SARD. CYP. ET HIER.
Engraver: Giuseppe Ferraris
Reverse:
Crowned squarish shield of Savoy arms between 2 laurel branches, collar of order suspended below, value 'C.50' at bottom, mintmarks at lower left (Anchor).
Lettering: DVX SAB. GENVAE ET MONTISF. PRINC. PED. &.
Engraver: Giuseppe Ferraris
Edge:
Plain.
History:
Charles Albert of Sardinia (in Italian Carlo Alberto di Savoia), born in Turin on October 2, 1798 and died in Porto (Portugal) on July 28, 1849, also known as Charles Albert of Savoy because of his membership in the House of Savoy, was King of Sardinia, titular King of Cyprus and Jerusalem, Duke of Savoy and Duke of Genoa from 1831 to March 23, 1849, Prince of Piedmont, seventh Prince of Carignan from 1800 to March 23, 1849, and Count of Barge from 1800 to the day of his death.
Reference : KM# 134, MIR# 1050c-j
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Collection : Italian States - Pre Risorgimento (1250-1861) & Kingdom of Italy (1861-1946) Republic (1946-date)