ITALY - ITALIE Savoy, Emmanuel-Philibert (1553-1580). Golden shield with sun, 6th type 1574, N, Nice. Av. EM. FILIB. D. G. DVX. SAB. C. NICIE. Crowned and festooned shield. Rv. (sun) IN. TE. DOMINE. CONFIDO. (date). (workshop). Cross flory, with a rosette in the centre, flanked by F, E, R and T. Cud.571j - Fr.1039b ; Gold - 3,32 g - 22,5 mm - 4 h Top Pop: this is the finest engraved example! PCGS MS62 (50994206). With reverse numeral 4. Beautifully struck, on a slightly domed flan. Golden patina. Superb condition. Emmanuel-Philibert is known as the "iron head" and was an active duke during his reign, a legislator and organiser, transferring the capital to Turin, ensuring the territorial integrity of the duchy after the Treaty of Blois, founder of the University, etc. In 1572, he re-established the Order of Saint-Maurice, created in 1434 by Amédée VIII in Thonon, and united it with the Order of Saint Lazarus of Jerusalem founded in Palestine in the 12th century.