1/2 Groschen - Amedeus VIII

€179,793.00
IssuerSavoy (France)
Year1391-1416
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/2 Groschen (1⁄40)
CurrencyLivre
CompositionSilver
Weight1.70 g
Dimensions22 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Biaggi#100, MIR#112, Dy féodales#2660, CNI I#S.34-8, HMZ 1#1-566a
Obverse descriptionShield of Savoy surmounted by a crest and surrounded by a leafy garland with knots. Circular legend starting at noon.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringAMEDEVS ⠅DEI GRACIA ⠅COMES
(Translation: Amedeus, by the grace of god, count...)
Reverse descriptionCross of Saint Mauritius confined by four crosslets, contained in a double angled quadrilobe, itself confined by eight ringlets. Circular legend starting at noon.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering✠ SABAVDIE ⠅IN ITALIA ⠅MARChIO
(Translation: ... of Savoy, and marquis in Italy.)
Edge
Mint
Bourg, modern-day
Bourg-Saint-Maurice, France

Nyon, Switzerland
★⚪
Avigliana, Italy

Nyon, Switzerland

Bourg, modern-day
Bourg-Saint-Maurice, France

Avigliana, Italy

Nyon, Switzerland
MintageND (1391-1416) ◉ - Bourg (ring with pellet) -
ND (1391-1416) ★ - Nyon (5-pointed star) -
ND (1391-1416) ★⚪ - Avigliana (star and ring) -
ND (1391-1416) ✶ - Avigliana (6-pointed star) -
ND (1391-1416) ⦂ - Nyon (two rings) -
ND (1391-1416) ⚔ - Nyon (crossed lances) -
ND (1391-1416) ⚪ - Bourg (one ring) -
Catalog ID7216731750
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