Demi-quart - Charles III ND (1504-1553) front Demi-quart - Charles III ND (1504-1553) back
Demi-quart - Charles III ND (1504-1553) photo
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Demi-quart - Charles III ND

 
Billon 0.51 g 15 mm
Description
Issuer
Duchy of Savoy (Savoy (France), French States)
Duke
Charles III the Good (1504-1553)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1504-1553
Value
⅛ Groschen (1⁄160)
Currency
Livre
Composition
Billon
Weight
0.51 g
Diameter
15 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#390424
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

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Script: Latin

Lettering: DVX . SABAVDIE .

Comment

As with all his coinage, this coin was minted under the name of Charles II, who did not consider his predecessor to have held the title until he died at the age of 8.

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Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Demi-quart 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 various reforms and modernized the economy of the Duchy, which led to an increase in trade and commerce. This coin, made of Billon and weighing 0.51g, was likely used for everyday transactions and reflects the economic growth and development of the region during that time.