© Corpus Nummorum Italicorum Vol.1
© Corpus Nummorum Italicorum Vol.1
Gold Ducat - Charles III ND
| Gold | 3.4 g | 21 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 | 3.4 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#417231 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned shield of Savoy arms divides two K's in circle.
Script: Latin
Lettering: +IN TE DOMINE CONFID C M
Translation: In you Lord, I put my trust.
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 Gold Ducat - Charles III ND (1504-1553) from Duchy of Savoy is that it was used as a form of currency in the 16th century, and its value was equivalent to one ducat, which was a unit of account used in the region.
