1/4 Groschen - Charles III 1st ype

Issuer Savoy (France)
Year 1504-1553
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1/4 Groschen (1⁄80)
Currency Livre
Composition Billon
Weight 0.75 g
Diameter 17 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Biaggi#346, MIR#407
Obverse description The Savoy motto FERT with two points or rings above and behind.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering + CAROLVS • DVX • SA • II FERT
(Translation: Charles, duke of Savoy. Through unity and religion we are bind.)
Reverse description Cross of the Mauritian Order, two points in 2nd and 4th quarters.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering + MAR • IN • ITALIA • TBB
(Translation: Marquis in Italy. Engraver Bartolomeo Brunasso.)
Edge
Mint
Mintage 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 -
Numisquare ID 5856263710
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