Savoy (France) ½ Groschen - Amedeus VIII, 1391 – 1416
Information
Country
Savoy (France)
Savoy (France)
Currency
Livre
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
½ Groschen
Year
1391 – 1416
Ruler
Amadeus VIII the Peaceful
(1391–1416)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
1.7
Diameter (mm)
22
Demonetized
Yes
Description
½ Groschen from Savoy (France). Issued from 1391 to 1416. Struck in Silver. Measures 22 mm and weighs 1.7 g.
- Obverse
- Shield of Savoy surmounted by a crest and surrounded by a leafy garland with knots. Circular legend starting at noon. (Amedeus, by the grace of god, count...)
- Reverse
- Cross of Saint Mauritius confined by four crosslets, contained in a double angled quadrilobe, itself confined by eight ringlets. Circular legend starting at noon. (... of Savoy, and marquis in Italy.)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1391-1416) ◉ | — | Bourg (ring with pellet) | ||
| ND (1391-1416) ★ | — | Nyon (5-pointed star) | ||
| ND (1391-1416) ★⚪ | — | Avigliana (star and ring) | ||
| ND (1391-1416) ✶ | — | Avigliana (6-pointed star) | ||
| ND (1391-1416) ⦂ | — | Nyon (two rings) | ||
| ND (1391-1416) ⚔ | — | Nyon (crossed lances) | ||
| ND (1391-1416) ⚪ | — | Bourg (one ring) |
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