1 Cavallo - Ferdinando I (Aquila) ND (1458-1494) front 1 Cavallo - Ferdinando I (Aquila) ND (1458-1494) back
1 Cavallo - Ferdinando I (Aquila) ND (1458-1494) photo

1 Cavallo - Ferdinando I Aquila ND

 
Copper 1.85 g 17 mm
Description
Issuer
Kingdom of Naples (Italian States)
King
Ferdinand I Ferrante (1458-1494)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1458-1494
Value
1 Cavallo (1⁄1440)
Currency
Piastra (1266-1812)
Composition
Copper
Weight
1.85 g
Diameter
17 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#55514
Rarity index
84%

Reverse

Horse marching to theleft with a rose on top of it and a letter T under its front left leg.

Lettering:
EQVITAS REGNI
T

Edge

Plain

Comment

Variants exist with "S" or "T" in exergue.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Cavallo coin from the Kingdom of Naples is that it features an image of a horse (cavallo) on one side, which was a symbol of strength and power during the Renaissance period.