coin; centisimo (twenty five)

Production date
Circa 1830s
 Description
A centisimo coin from Sardinia. Circular coin on the obverse is an image of a bust and on the reverse is a crowned coat of arms in a wreath. Embossed on the obverse is "CAR ALBERTVS D G REX SARD CYP ET HIER 18 (??)" and on the reverse is "DVX SAB GENVAE ET MONTISE PRINC PED C25". Associated with King Carlo Alberto. This coin has been perforated post production.
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Object detail

Department
Object
Production date
Circa 1830s
Signature & date
embossing:obverse:"CAR ALBERTVS D G REX SARD CYP ET HIER 18 (??)"
embossing: reverse:"DVX SAB GENVAE ET MONTISE PRINC PED C25"
Associated date
Circa 1830s
Associated place
Sardinia/Italy
Measurement type, part and reading
Dimensions:0 - Whole:Dia 1.5cm (Dia 9/16")
Documentation
Krause, C.L. "Standard Catalog of World Coins" Krause Publications
Accession number
1977-044-165

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