© butchnpg
© butchnpg
Denier - Charles III ND
| Billon (.015 silver) | 0.7 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Savoy (Savoy (France), French States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Charles III the Good (1504-1553) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1504-1553 |
| Value | 1 Denier (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Livre |
| Composition | Billon (.015 silver) |
| Weight | 0.7 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#49122 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Large ornate 'K' in circle.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
K
DUX SABAUDI . S.R
Translation: Charles, duke of Savoy.
Comment
As for his whole coinage, this coin is struck under the name of Charles II who did not consider his predecessor as having held the title before dying at the age 8.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Charles III, who was the Duke of Savoy from 1504 to 1553. During his rule, he worked to strengthen the economy of the Duchy of Savoy and introduced various reforms, including the creation of a new coinage system. This denier coin was part of that system and was widely used throughout the region. Despite being made of a relatively low-value material, the coin still holds historical significance and is a valuable collector's item for numismatists today.
