© M. Sander
© M. Sander
1 Cavallo - Charles VIII French occupation of L’Aquila ND
1495 year| Copper | 1.5 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Naples (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| King | Charles VIII (1495) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1495 |
| Value | 1 Cavallo (1⁄1440) |
| Currency | Piastra (1266-1812) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 1.5 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#162648 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Cross above Eagle
Script: Latin
Lettering: CIVITAS AQVILANA
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the French occupation of L'Aquila, which was a brief period in the late 15th century when the French king Charles VIII occupied the city of L'Aquila in the Kingdom of Naples (now part of Italy). This coin is a rare example of a coin minted during this short-lived occupation, and its design reflects the influence of French culture on the local currency.
