© Monete dei Reali di Savoia
© Monete dei Reali di Savoia
Ducat - Charles III ND
| Gold | - | 24 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 |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#417312 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Shield of Savoy arms with knot above, all in circle.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
+NIL DEEST TIMENTIBVS DEVM T B B
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) from Duchy of Savoy (Savoy (France), French States) made of Gold is that it was used as a form of currency in the 16th century, and its value was equivalent to one year's salary for a skilled craftsman.
