1/4 Groschen - Charles III 1st ype

€161,606.00
IssuerSavoy (France)
Year1504-1553
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/4 Groschen (1⁄80)
CurrencyLivre
CompositionBillon
Weight0.75 g
Dimensions17 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Biaggi#346, MIR#407
Obverse descriptionThe Savoy motto FERT with two points or rings above and behind.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse lettering+ CAROLVS • DVX • SA • II FERT
(Translation: Charles, duke of Savoy. Through unity and religion we are bind.)
Reverse descriptionCross of the Mauritian Order, two points in 2nd and 4th quarters.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering+ MAR • IN • ITALIA • TBB
(Translation: Marquis in Italy. Engraver Bartolomeo Brunasso.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (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 -
Catalog ID5856263710
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