Sardinia 1756 scudo Dav-1494
This specimen was lot 1656 in Sincona sale 59 (Zürich, October 2019), where it sold for 200 CHF (about US$242 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted,
"ITALY | House of Savoy / Sardinia, Carlo Emanuele III. 1730-1773. Scudo 1756, Torino. Sehr schön. Leicht korrodiert. (Italy, kingdom of Sardinia, Charles Emanuel III, 1730-73, scudo of 1756, Turin mint. Very fine, Slightly corroded.)"
This type was struck 1755-65, 1769. The Duchy of Savoy was an Italian state wedged between France and Milan and was often the victim of invasions from both directions. In 1720, the duke acquired the island of Sardinia and promoted himself to king of Sardinia. In 1799, king Carlo Emanuele IV was evicted by Napoleon and the region converted to the Ligurian Republic then annexed to France. Sardinia did not recover her independence until 1815.
Recorded mintage: unknown.
Specification: 35.15 g, 0.900 fine silver, 44 mm diameter, this specimen 34.85 g.
Catalog reference: KM 48, Mont. 165. Dav-1494.
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- [1]Richter, Jürg, Sincona Auction 59: Gold and Silver Coins and Medals; Coins and Medals from Switzerland, Zürich: SINCONA AG, 2019.
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