© cobrapel (CC BY-NC)
© cobrapel (CC BY-NC)
Groschen - Charles III 3rd type
| Billon | 1.84 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Savoy (Savoy (France), French States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Charles III the Good (1504-1553) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1552-1554 (1504-1554) |
| Value | 1 Groschen (1⁄20) |
| Currency | Livre |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 1.84 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#198953 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Mauritian cross inside a four-lobed frame.
Script: Latin
Lettering: + ET • AVG • PRETORIE • N • V
Translation: Coinage of Aosta, Nicola Vialard.
Engraver: Nicola Vialard
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 8.The No Date pieces have written AVGVSTE in full instead of AVG.
Aosta (Augusta Praetoria) mint.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Groschen - Charles III (3rd type) 1552-1554 (1504-1554) from Duchy of Savoy (Savoy (France), French States) made of Billon weighing 1.84 g is that it was minted during a time of great change and upheaval in Europe. The coin was minted during the reign of Charles III, who was the Duke of Savoy from 1504 until his death in 1554. During this time, the Duchy of Savoy was a powerful and influential state in Europe, and the coinage minted during this period reflects the political and economic changes that were taking place. The use of Billon, a copper and silver alloy, was a common practice during this time, as it was a more affordable alternative to pure silver or gold coins. Despite its relatively low value, the Groschen was an important coin in the economy of the Duchy of Savoy and was widely used in trade and commerce.
