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© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
Ducat - Amadeus VIII ND
| Gold | 3.46 g | - |
| Issuer | Duchy of Savoy (Savoy (France), French States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Amadeus VIII the Peaceful (1416-1440) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1416-1440 |
| Value | 1 Ducat (4) |
| Currency | Livre |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 3.46 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#372702 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Saint standing left and bishop kneeling right holding flag in middle.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: ⁑ SIT : nOm D' BEn'DICT
Lettering (regular font): ⁑ SIT : NOM D' BEN'DICT
Translation: Blessed be the name of the Lord.
Comment
Reverse is an imitation of venetian Ducats (see example below).Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Ducat - Amadeus VIII ND (1416-1440) coin is that it was issued during the reign of Amadeus VIII, who was also known as the "Duke of Savoy" and was a member of the House of Savoy, a royal family that ruled Savoy and other regions in Europe for centuries. The coin was made of gold and weighed 3.46 grams, making it a valuable and sought-after collector's item among numismatists and history enthusiasts.
