© Éditions V. Gadoury
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Ducat - Charles I ND
| Gold | 3.48 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Savoy (Savoy (France), French States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Charles I the Warrior (1482-1490) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1482-1490 |
| Value | 1 Ducat (4) |
| Currency | Teston (1434-1553) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 3.48 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#308726 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Savoyard shield surmounted by a knot, dividing House of Savoy's motto in gothic script, within double quadrilobate frame with beads.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
☩ DNS · MICHI · ADIVTOR · Z · EGO · DESPICIA
FERT
Unabridged legend:
Dominus michi adiutor et ego despiciam [inimicos meos]
Foedere Et Religione Tenerum
Translation:
God is my helper and I shall despise my enemies.
Through unity and religion we are bind.
Comment
FERT refers to the motto of the House of Savoy; its exact meaning remains subject to debate.M in obverse lettering stands for the mintmaster name.
Coin generally attributed to the mint of Turin of Cornavin (Geneva).
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Ducat - Charles I ND (1482-1490) from Duchy of Savoy is that it was used as a form of currency in the 15th century, and its value was equivalent to one full day's wages for a skilled craftsman.
