Savoy (1285-1323) grosso
This specimen was lot 1999 in Sincona sale 94 (Zürich, October 2024), where it sold for 1,300 CHF (about US$1,802 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted,
"ITALIEN Savoyen / Sardinien, Amedeo V. 1285-1323. Grosso di Piemonte o. J. (1285-1323), Susa oder Avigliana. 1. Typ. Doppeladler. Rv. Doppelkreuz, in den Feldern A M E D'. Selten in dieser Erhaltung. Fast vorzüglich. (Italy, county of Savoy, Amadeo V, 1285-1323, undated grosso of Piedmont, Susa or Avigliano mints, first type. Obverse: double headed eagle; reverse: double cross cantonned with A M E D'. Rare in this condition, About Extremely Fine.)"
Amadeo V was raised in the household of his cousin, Edward I of England, and fought in Wales, Milan and Rhodes. He was awarded the county of Savoy at the age of thirty after the death of his brother. Another brother became baron of Vaud in Switzerland.
Recorded mintage: unknown.
Specification: silver or billon, this specimen 2.33 g.
Catalog reference: Biaggi 37c, MIR 45a.
- [1]Richter, Jürg, SINCONA Auction 94: World and Swiss Coins and Medals, SINCONA Bullion Auction, Zürich: SINCONA AG, 2024.
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