ARRIVAL OF THE CROWN PRINCE AT ASTI

LAVY, C. D. Lorenzo: Italy (Sardinia), 1746,  Bronze,  56 mm
Obv: Bust of Charles Emanuel     CAR. EM. D.G. REX. SAR. CYP. ET. IER.
Rev: King on right addressing the Crown Prince, both standing near a horse and soldier     PROVIDENTIA. PRINCIPIS.
Exergue:  EXPEDITO. ASTENSIS    A. MDCCXXXXVI
Signed: LAVY
Ref: U. di S. I, S. 170, 8 (in lead);  Weiss BW576

Charles (Karl) Emanuel III Savoy (1701-1773) was Duke of Savoy (1720-1730 and 1732-1773) and King of Sardinia from 1732 to1773. He was the son of Victor Amadeus II, Duke of Savoy, King of Sicily and Anne Marie d'Orleans, and the father of Victor Amadeus II, Duke of Savoy, King of Sardinia.

LINK to History of House of Savoy (from Online Encyclopedia)

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