Savoy (France) ¼ Groschen - Charles III, 1504 – 1553
1st ype
Information
Country
Savoy (France)
Savoy (France)
Currency
Livre
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
¼ Groschen
Year
1504 – 1553
Ruler
Charles III the Good
(1504–1553)
Composition
Billon
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
0.75
Diameter (mm)
17
Demonetized
Yes
Description
¼ Groschen from Savoy (France). Issued from 1504 to 1553. Struck in Billon. Measures 17 mm and weighs 0.75 g.
- Obverse
- The Savoy motto FERT with two points or rings above and behind. (Charles, duke of Savoy. Through unity and religion we are bind.)
- Reverse
- Cross of the Mauritian Order, two points in 2nd and 4th quarters. (Marquis in Italy. Engraver Bartolomeo Brunasso.)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1504-1553) CAS | — | Engraver Giacomo Cassino | ||
| ND (1504-1553) T CAXIN | — | Engraver Giacomo Cassino | ||
| ND (1504-1553) TBB | — | Engraver Bartolomeo Brunasso | ||
| ND (1504-1553) TTP | — | Engraver Pietro Porro |
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