Catalogo
| Emittente | Savoy, Duchy of |
|---|---|
| Anno | 1559-1561 |
| Tipo | Standard circulation coin |
| Valore | 1 Groschen (Grosso) (1⁄15) |
| Valuta | Lira |
| Composizione | Billon |
| Peso | 3.63 g |
| Diametro | 25 mm |
| Spessore | |
| Forma | Round |
| Tecnica | |
| Orientamento | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Incisore/i | |
| In circolazione fino al | |
| Riferimento/i | Biaggi#442, MIR#524 |
| Descrizione del dritto | Shield of Savoy with coat of arms under a crown with 5 fleurons and 4 small globes. |
|---|---|
| Scrittura del dritto | Latin |
| Legenda del dritto | E. PHILIBERTVS. DVX. SABAV |
| Descrizione del rovescio | Cross of St. Maurice. |
| Scrittura del rovescio | Latin |
| Legenda del rovescio | AVXILIVM : MEVM : A : DOMINO : N : 1561 |
| Bordo | Plain |
| Zecca |
Chambéry, France L Bourg-en-Bresse, France N Nice, France NV Aosta, Italy V Vercelli, Italy |
| Tiratura |
1559 L - (fr) maitre atelier Luchino Reale - 1560 - (fr) pas de lettre d`atelier pour Chambery - 1560 L - (fr) maitre atelier Luchino Reale - 1560 N - - 1560 V - - 1561 L - (fr) maitre atelier Luchino Reale - 1561 N - - 1561 NV - (fr) atelier Aoste/Nice maitre d`atelier Nicolas Vialard - |
| ID Numisquare | 6417935700 |
| Informazioni aggiuntive |
Historical Context: This 3 Gros coin, issued by the Duchy of Savoy between 1559 and 1561, marks a pivotal period under Emmanuel-Philibert. Following Cateau-Cambrésis (1559), Savoy was largely restored after decades of foreign occupation. Emmanuel-Philibert, a skilled military leader and statesman, focused on rebuilding his state, reforming administration, and stabilizing its economy. This coinage reflects his efforts to assert ducal authority and establish a reliable currency during a crucial era of restoration for Savoy.
Artistry: As the "3rd type," this issue represents a refined design. Engraver details are often unrecorded, but the coin's artistry reflects prevailing late Renaissance numismatic trends. Designs typically featured dignified ducal arms or a bust of Emmanuel-Philibert on the obverse, asserting sovereignty. The reverse commonly displayed the Savoyard cross or other dynastic symbols, rendered with heraldic clarity, typical of 16th-century Italianate minting.
Technical/Grading: Struck in billon, this coin typically exhibits a weight of 3.63 grams and a diameter of 25 millimeters. High-points susceptible to wear include the ducal crown or hair, or central shield/cross elements. Hammered minting and billon composition lead to planchet irregularities, off-center strikes, and variable sharpness. Surface preservation often shows characteristic toning or minor corrosion.