© Corpus Nummorum Italicorum Vol.1
© Corpus Nummorum Italicorum Vol.1
Ducat - Charles III ND
| Gold | 3.42 g | 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 |
| Weight | 3.42 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#417332 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Shield of Savoy with knot above, all in ornamented quatrefoil.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
+IN TE DOMINE CONFIDO G T
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. Charles III, also known as Charles III of Savoy, was the Duke of Savoy from 1504 until his death in 1553. During his reign, he played a significant role in the political and military conflicts of the time, including the Italian Wars and the Protestant Reformation. Despite these challenges, the Ducat coin remained a stable and trusted form of currency throughout Europe, and its value was based on the gold standard. This coin is a testament to the enduring power of gold as a store of value and medium of exchange, even during times of great uncertainty.
