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½ Groschen - Louis I

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Issuer Duchy of Savoy (Savoy (France), French States)
Duke Louis I (1440-1465)
Type Standard circulation coins
Years 1440-1465
Value ½ Groschen (1⁄40)
Currency Livre
Composition Silver
Weight 1.4 g
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
569759
References MIR CS# 163
Sergio Cudazzo; 2005. Monete Italiane Regionali / Volume 5. Casa Savoia. Numismatica Varesi, Pavia, Italy.
, Biaggi# 145
Elio Biaggi; 1992. Monete e zecche medievali italiane: dal sec. VIII al sec. XV. Montenegro (Edizioni Numismatiche di Eupremio Montenegro), Turin, Italy.
, Dy féodales# 2707
Jean Duplessy. Les monnaies françaises féodales. Maison Platt, Paris, France (2 volumes).
, Promis# VII, 2
Domenico Casimiro Promis; 1841. Monete dei reali di Savoia. Tip. Chirio e Mina, Turin, Italy.

Obverse

Savoy shield surmounted by a crested helmet.

Script: Latin

Lettering: LVDOVIC D SABAV

Unabridged legend: Ludovicus Dux Sabaudiae

Translation: Louis, duke of Savoy.

Reverse

Mauritian cross in a double four-lobed frame.

Script: Latin

Lettering: PRInCEPS ImPER ETC

Unabridged legend: Princeps, Imperator Etc

Translation: Prince, Emperor, etc.

Mint

Cornavin, modern-day Geneva, Switzerland

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ND (1440-1465) 

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