Navarre, Kingdom of
Gold Ducat - John III and Catherine I ND (1483-1512) front Gold Ducat - John III and Catherine I ND (1483-1512) back
Gold Ducat - John III and Catherine I ND (1483-1512) photo
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Gold Ducat - John III and Catherine I ND (1483-1512) front Gold Ducat - John III and Catherine I ND (1483-1512) back
© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas

Gold Ducat - John III and Catherine I ND

 
Gold 3.38 g -
Description
Issuer
 Kingdom of Navarre
King
 John III (1484-1516)
Queen
 Catherine I (1483-1517)
Type
 Standard circulation coin
Years
 1483-1512
Value
 1 Ducat (11)
Currency
 Livre
Composition
 Gold
Weight
 3.38 g
Shape
 Round (irregular)
Technique
 Hammered
Orientation
 Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
 Yes
Updated
 2024-10-06
References
Numista
 N#192770
Rarity index
 97%

Reverse

Crowned shield, quartered Navarre and France, broken.Automatically translated

Script: Latin

Lettering: SIT : NOMEN : DOMINI : BENE

Interesting fact

The Gold Ducat - John III and Catherine I ND (1483-1512) from Kingdom of Navarre is an interesting coin because it was used as a form of currency during a time when most coins were made of base metals, yet it was made of gold, indicating the wealth and prosperity of the kingdom at that time.