1/4 Groschen - Charles III 14th type

€238,521.00
IssuerSavoy (France)
Year1504-1553
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/4 Groschen (1⁄80)
CurrencyLivre
CompositionBillon
Weight1.35 g
Dimensions20 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) MIR#420
Obverse descriptionBig K in field, above a crown.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse lettering+ KROLVS • SECVNDVS • DVX • SABAV
(Translation: Charles the Second Duke of Savoy...)
Reverse descriptionFour Savoy knots forming a cross, with a rose in the center. Inscription F E R T formed by a letter in each quadrants.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringKBLASY • ET • AVGVSTE • S • R • IMP • PR FERT
(Translation: ... Kablasy and prince of the Holy Roman Empire. Through unity and religion we are bind.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1504-1553)  - -
Catalog ID2673488280
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