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1 Cavallo - Charles VIII Sora ND
1495 year| Copper | 1.3 g | 18 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 | 1.3 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#374393 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Anchor cross
Script: Latin
Lettering: .PE.I.PA.CA.SO.AL.DVX
Unabridged legend: Petrus Joannes Cantelmus Sorae Albetique Dux
Translation: Petrus Joannes Cantelmus, dux of Sora and Alvito
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Cavallo coin from the Kingdom of Naples is that it features an image of Charles VIII, who was known for his ambitious military campaigns and his attempt to conquer Italy. Despite his military prowess, Charles VIII's reign was marked by financial struggles, and the production of this coin was likely an attempt to address those financial issues. The coin's design, featuring Charles VIII on horseback, reflects the importance of cavalry in medieval warfare and the power and prestige associated with knighthood.
