Savoy (France) ¼ Groschen - Charles III, 1504 – 1553
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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)
1.35
Diameter (mm)
20
Demonetized
Yes
Description
¼ Groschen from Savoy (France). Issued from 1504 to 1553. Struck in Billon. Measures 20 mm and weighs 1.35 g.
- Obverse
- Big K in field, above a crown. (Charles the Second Duke of Savoy...)
- Reverse
- Four Savoy knots forming a cross, with a rose in the center. Inscription F E R T formed by a letter in each quadrants. (... Kablasy and prince of the Holy Roman Empire. Through unity and religion we are bind.)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1504-1553) | — |
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