© Monnoies en or qui composent une des différentes parties du cabinet de S. M. l'empereur
© Monnoies en or qui composent une des différentes parties du cabinet de S. M. l'empereur
Ducat - Charles III ND
| Gold | 3.45 g | 27 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 Ducat (4) |
| Currency | Livre |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 3.45 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#417292 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Shield of Savoy arms with knot above, all in circle.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
+IN TE DOMINE CONFIDO T CAXIN
FE RT
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 the Ducat - Charles III ND (1504-1553) coin is that it was minted during a time of great change and upheaval in Europe, particularly in the Duchy of Savoy. Charles III, also known as Charles II of Savoy, was the Duke of Savoy from 1504 until his death in 1553. During his reign, he faced numerous challenges, including the threat of French and Spanish expansion, as well as the Protestant Reformation. Despite these challenges, Charles III was able to maintain the independence of the Duchy of Savoy and even expanded its territories through strategic alliances and military victories. The coin itself is a testament to the economic and cultural prosperity of the Duchy during this time period.
