Duchy of Savoy ¼ Grosso - Charles Emmanuel I, 1585 – 1593

2nd type

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Duchy of Savoy Duchy of Savoy
Currency Lira
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination ¼ Grosso
Year 1585 – 1593
Ruler Charles Emmanuel I the Great (1580–1630)
Composition Billon (.300 silver)
Shape Round
Weight (g) 0.8
Diameter (mm) 15
Demonetized Yes

Description

¼ Grosso from Duchy of Savoy. Issued from 1585 to 1593. Struck in Billon (.300 silver). Measures 15 mm and weighs 0.8 g.

Obverse
In the center gothic inscription between two double lines over a star, legend surrounding.
Reverse
Cross with lily ends, legend with date surrounding. (By the Gods grace Duke of Savoy)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1593 A — Aosta
1592 A — Aosta
1591 * — Chambéry)
1591 T — Turin
1590 * — Chambéry)
1590 T — Turin
1589 * — Chambéry)
1589 T — Turin
1585 * — Chambéry)

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