Italian States Duchy of Savoy, billon (base silver) ½ Soldo – Charles Emmanuel I no date 1580-1630
18mm 1.37g
Some of these coins are dated in the range 1597+1628. There is no date visible but the placing of the date is in a place very weakly struck
Reverse: Small shield of Savoy arms, winged crest above.
Date and mintmaster’s initals at end of legend, when present.
Script: Latin
Lettering: D • G • DVX SAB •
Translation: By the Grace of God Duke of Savoy
Edge Plain, Mint: Chambéry, France
