© Éditions V. Gadoury
© Éditions V. Gadoury
Gold Ducat - Charles I ND
| Gold | 3.46 g | - |
| 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 | 3.46 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#362673 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Shield of Savoy with a helmet above, and letters FE RT around, in an angled quadrilobe.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering:
MARCh IO IN ITALIA PRINC
FERT
Lettering (regular font):
MARCh IO IN ITALIA 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 - 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 ducat, which was a unit of account used in the region.
