Groschen - Charles III 3rd type

Issuer Savoy (France)
Year 1504-1554
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1 Groschen (1/20)
Currency Livre
Composition Billon
Weight 1.84 g
Diameter 25 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Engraver(s) Nicola Vialard
In circulation to
Reference(s) MIR#387, Biaggi#332
Obverse description Savoy crowned shield, two Savoy knots on both sides.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering + CAROLVS • II • DVX • SABAVDIE
(Translation: Charles II, Duke of Savoy.)
Reverse description Mauritian cross inside a four-lobed frame.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering + ET • AVG • PRETORIE • N • V
(Translation: Coinage of Aosta, Nicola Vialard.)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (1504-1554) - -
1552 - -
1553 - -
1554 - -
Numisquare ID 5982623090
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