Grosso - Philip I of Savoy ND (1301-1307) front Grosso - Philip I of Savoy ND (1301-1307) back
Grosso - Philip I of Savoy ND (1301-1307) photo
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Grosso - Philip I of Savoy ND

 
Silver 2.11 g 20 mm
Description
Issuer
Principality of Achaea (Frankish Greece)
Prince
Philip of Savoy (1301-1306)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1301-1307
Value
1 Grosso
Currency
Denier (1205-1432)
Composition
Silver
Weight
2.11 g
Diameter
20 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#364818
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

The redeemer in throne, facing.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Grosso coin is that it was minted during the reign of Philip I of Savoy, who was the first prince of Achaea, a Frankish state in Greece, and was known for his military campaigns and political alliances with other European powers.