Savoy (France) ¼ Groschen - Amedeus VIII, 1416 – 1440
Savoy knot
Information
Country
Savoy (France)
Savoy (France)
Currency
Livre
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
¼ Groschen
Year
1416 – 1440
Ruler
Amadeus VIII the Peaceful
(1391–1416)
Composition
Billon
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
1.34
Diameter (mm)
21
Demonetized
Yes
Description
¼ Groschen from Savoy (France). Issued from 1416 to 1440. Struck in Billon. Measures 21 mm and weighs 1.34 g.
- Obverse
- The Savoy knot in field, the motto FERT written in gothic style. (Amedeus, duke of Savoy. Through unity and religion we are bind.)
- Reverse
- Cross of St Mauritius Order. (In Italy, [prince] of Marches.)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1416-1440) ☾ | — | Nyon / Giovanni Picot | ||
| ND (1416-1440) ✶ | — | Chambéry / Giovanni di Masio | ||
| ND (1416-1440) ✹ | — | Nyon / Bertino Busca | ||
| ND (1416-1440) ✿ | — | Torino / Martinetto Mercier | ||
| ND (1416-1440) ☘ | — | Chambéry / Tommaso di Folonia | ||
| ND (1416-1440) ⚘ | — | Torino / Martinetto De Lentaschis | ||
| ND (1416-1440) 🌷 | — | Torino / Martinetto Mercier |
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