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¼ Groschen - Charles III 1st ype ND
| Billon | 0.75 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Savoy (Savoy (France), French States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Charles III the Good (1504-1553) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1504-1553 |
| Value | ¼ Groschen (1⁄80) |
| Currency | Livre |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 0.75 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#161606 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Cross of the Mauritian Order, two points in 2nd and 4th quarters.
Script: Latin
Lettering: + MAR • IN • ITALIA • TBB
Translation:
Marquis in Italy.
Engraver Bartolomeo Brunasso.
Comment
As for his whole coinage, this coin is struck under the name of Charles II who did not consider his predecessor as having held the title before dying at the age of eight.Varieties exist.
The points can be replaced by rings in both reverse and obverse.
Points/rings could be in different quadrants on obverse.
The legend on the obverse can be also + M • IN • ITALIA •
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Charles III, who was the Duke of Savoy from 1504 to 1553. During his rule, he implemented several economic reforms, including the introduction of a new currency system, which included the ¼ Groschen coin. This coin was made of Billon, a type of alloy that is composed of a mixture of metals, and weighed 0.75 grams. Despite its small size and value, the coin played an important role in the economy of the Duchy of Savoy during that time.
