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© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
Gold Ducat - Amadeus IX ND
| Gold | 3.5 g | - |
| Issuer | Duchy of Savoy (Savoy (France), French States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Amadeus IX the Happy (1465-1472) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1465-1472 |
| Value | 1 Ducat (4) |
| Currency | Teston (1434-1553) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 3.5 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#362721 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Shield of Savoy with a helmet above, and letters FE RT around, in an angled quadrilobe.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering:
✠ mARChIO ⁑ In ⁑ ITAL' ⁑ PRInC
FERT
Lettering (regular font):
✠ MARCHIO ⁑ IN ⁑ ITAL' ⁑ PRINC
FERT
Unabridged legend: Foedere Et Religione Tenerum
Translation:
... marquis and prince in Italy.
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.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Gold Ducat - Amadeus IX ND (1465-1472) from Duchy of Savoy is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in Europe, particularly in Italy. The coin was issued during the reign of Amadeus IX, who was the Duke of Savoy from 1465 until his death in 1472. During this time, the region was plagued by political instability, wars, and outbreaks of the plague, which had a significant impact on the economy and the production of coins. Despite these challenges, the Gold Ducat - Amadeus IX ND (1465-1472) remains a rare and valuable collector's item, with only a limited number of coins minted during this period.
